Palermo weather in December (Sicily, Italy)

Curious about the December weather in Palermo? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Palermo generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Palermo in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 121 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Palermo. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palermo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 121 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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 Palermo in December?

For visitors traveling to Palermo, 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 16°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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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