Lecce weather in December (Puglia (Apulia), Italy)

Is December a good time to explore Lecce weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Lecce includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Lecce in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 111 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lecce. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lecce, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 111 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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