Palermo weather in December (Sicily, Italy)
Interested in knowing the climate of Palermo in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.
Temperatures
The month of December in Palermo typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.
Precipitation
Palermo in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.Average sunshine
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
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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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So, what should you wear in this month?
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.
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