When to go · San Ġwann

San Ġwann in December

Mixed month. Outside the best window (All year; Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov for walking weather). Across Malta: Nativity cribs and Christmas lights; Republic Day (13 Dec); mild but windy.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Low; Malta overall
Prices: Medium; Malta overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedMalta month rating

Outside the best window (All year; Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov for walking weather). Across Malta: Nativity cribs and Christmas lights; Republic Day (13 Dec); mild but windy.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages

San ĠwannHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malta overall: Low
Prices · Malta overall: Medium

Malta overall: Nativity cribs and Christmas lights; Republic Day (13 Dec); mild but windy.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Ġwann, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Dec: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Dec: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 10
Apr: 4 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 1

December: Outside the best window (All year; Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov for walking weather). Across Malta: Nativity cribs and Christmas lights; Republic Day (13 Dec); mild but windy.

April: Inside San Ġwann's best window: All year; Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov for walking weather.

San Ġwann: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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