Maltese Islands Weather has kicked off the new year with encouraging news for the nation’s climate, highlighting two significant meteorological milestones that bring a sense of cautious optimism.

Firstly, December 2025 marked an important turnaround in rainfall patterns. With a national mean of 100.4 mm of rain recorded, it became the first December since 2014 to exceed the established climate norm.

This is particularly noteworthy given the series of drier-than-average Decembers experienced over the past decade, which have contributed to increasing concerns about water scarcity and long-term climate trends affecting the Maltese Islands.

Secondly, the figures for the entire year reinforce this positive outlook. The total national mean rainfall for 2025 reached 553.1 mm, meaning that the annual climate norm was successfully met. In recent years, Malta has frequently fallen short of this benchmark, placing additional pressure on groundwater reserves, agriculture, and ecosystems. Reaching the climate norm suggests a welcome period of relative balance between rainfall and long-term averages.

While one year does not reverse broader climate challenges, these results are a reminder of how variable weather patterns can be, and how important sustained rainfall is for the islands’ environmental health.

As 2026 begins, are you looking forward to more rainfall in the coming months?