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Catania weather in December (Sicily, Italy)

Looking to travel to Catania in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Catania typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Catania in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 139 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Catania. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Catania climate page with graphs.

 

Catania, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 139 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in Italy in December

Find out more about the weather in Italy in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Catania in December?

For visitors traveling to Catania, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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