Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Italy this December.
Italy, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -6°C (21°F) in Maso Corto to 18°C (64°F) in Lampedusa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Lampedusa and -14°C (7°F) in Maso Corto. December is part of the winter season
To get a sense of December's typical temperatures in the key spots of Italy, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Rome. That makes December a moderate month for Italy.
After dark, Rome cools to about 10°C (50°F) on an average December night.
According to our recent database analysis, Lampedusa is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 18°C (64°F) and rarely drops below 15°C (59°F) during the night.
According to our data, Maso Corto holds the title for the coldest city in Italy in December. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately -6°C (21°F) and drops to lows of about -14°C (7°F) during the night.
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 112 hours of sunlight expected in Rome. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
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