Erice weather in December (Sicily, Italy)

What can you expect from the weather in Erice during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Erice typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Erice in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 127 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 Erice. April, 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 Erice climate page with graphs.

 

Erice, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 127 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Trapani, Italy (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in December

Find out more about the weather in Italy in December and which places have the best weather 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 Erice in December?

For visitors traveling to Erice, 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 in December.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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