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Rome weather in December (Lazio, Italy)

Thinking of visiting Rome in December? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Rome tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Rome in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 112 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 Rome. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rome, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 117 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
SunshineSunshine 112 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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