Italy weather in December
What is the weather like in Italy in December?
The weather conditions in Italy in December range from poor to tolerable depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During December in Italy, the average maximum temperature ranges from very low in Sëlva with 0°C (32°F) to moderate in Marsala with 17°C (63°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (49°F) in Marsala and -6°C (21°F) in Sëlva.
Precipitation in December ranges from moderate in Merano with an average of 38mm (1.5inch) snow/rainfall to heavy in La Spezia with 201mm (7.9inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
period with an average of 112 hours of sunshine in Rome during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Italy.
Where to go in Italy in December
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Popular destinations in Italy
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
Average weather in Rome
In December Rome generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Florence
In December Florence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Milan
In December Milan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (44°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (33°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Venice
In December Venice generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Naples
In December Naples generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to go to Italy?
In our opinion December is not the best time to visit Italy with commonly unpleasant weather in Rome.
On average the best time to visit Italy is in May, June, July and September with generally perfect weather in Rome.
The worst months are January, November and December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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