Italy weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Italy in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Italy in December?
Italy has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December falls during the winter season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Maso Corto at -6°C to pleasant in Lampedusa at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Lampedusa and -14°C in Maso Corto.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Valguarnera Caropepe with an average of 50 mm to heavy rainfall in Pellezzano with 184 mm. Rome enjoys a balanced 112 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Italy for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Italy climate page.
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Average weather in Rome
In December Rome generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high 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 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C 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 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C 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 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Italy?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Rome, December may not be the ideal time to visit Italy.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Rome. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be unpleasant.
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