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Florence weather in December (Tuscany, Italy)

What's the typical weather in Florence for December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Florence tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 10°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night.

Precipitation

Florence in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 96 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Florence. May, June and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Florence, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 96 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 33%  

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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