00:00 to 03:00 – mist or fog patches and heavy dewfall; 15°C to 14°C; Northwest Force 3 to 4
03:00 to 06:00 – mist or fog patches and heavy dewfall; 14°C to 12°C; Northwest Force 2 to 3
06:00 to 09:00 – clear; 12°C to 16°C; Calm
09:00 to 12:00 – clear; 16°C to 19°C / 20°C; Calm
12:00 to 15:00 – clear; 19°C / 20°C; Variable Force 2 to 3
15:00 to 18:00 – clear; 19°C / 20°C to 16°C; Variable Force 2 to 3
18:00 to 21:00 – clear; 16°C to 13°C / 14°C; Calm
21:00 to 00:00 – mist or fog patches and heavy dewfall; 13°C / 14°C; Calm
On Christmas Eve, in most villages and towns, one will come across The Children’s procession, whereby children singing Christmas Carols and carrying Christmas lanterns carry the statue of baby Jesus around the village. This tradition is believed to have been started in 1921 by the St.George Preca. Midnight Mass then follows the Children’s Procession. The Mass usually commences with Christmas Carol singing, the most popular Maltese Christmas Carol being, Ninni la Tibkix Izjed. The highlight of the Mass is the oldest of the Maltese Christmas traditions, the Child’s sermon, A child aged is chosen to recite the Nativity story. In the Maltese Islands, Christmas Day is a time to celebrate with family. The family gets together for a long lunch that extends into the evening. Don’t forget, however, to give a call to a lonely family member, friend or neighbour.