Lucca weather in December (Tuscany, Italy)

Curious about the December weather in Lucca? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Lucca generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Lucca in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 93 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lucca. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Lucca climate page with graphs.

 

Lucca, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 93 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Pisa, Italy (21 KM, 13 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 Lucca in December?

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. With a water temperature of around 15°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
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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