Catania weather in December (Sicily, Italy)

What weather conditions can you expect in Catania this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Catania tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Catania in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 139 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 139 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in Italy in December

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Catania.

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