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Paestum Weather in December
Paestum in December sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 14°C (57°F) and overnight lows of 8°C (46°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 160 mm (6.3 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.
Rainfall in Paestum in December
The climate data from previous years indicates about 15 days of rain, averaging 160 mm (6.3 in) for the month. Rainfall intensity is on the higher side this month. Expect more substantial showers rather than light, passing rain.
Temperature in Paestum in December
Temperatures in Paestum in December top out at 14°C (57°F) and drop to 8°C (46°F) overnight. December is part of winter. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With lows around 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.
Sunshine in Paestum in December
The city usually sees around 110 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Paestum.
Paestum Temperature in December
Min Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Max Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Chance of Rain
50%
Precipitation
160 mm (6.3 in)
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
80% *
Sunshine
110 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Sorrento, Italy (57 KM, 35 Miles).
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Paestum in December
The weather can be unpredictable in December, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
What To Do in Paestum in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming5/10 -
Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Camping3/10
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Popular in December
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Palermo
17°C (63°F) Naples
15°C (59°F) Rome15°C (59°F) Rimini12°C (54°F) Florence10°C (50°F) Venice10°C (50°F) Verona
8°C (46°F) Milan9°C (48°F) Bucket list
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