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Ortona weather in December (Abruzzo, Italy)

Curious about the December weather in Ortona? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Ortona typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Ortona in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 90 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ortona. May, June, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ortona, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 90 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 33% *  
* Data from: Pescara, Italy (19 KM, 11 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 Ortona 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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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