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Cinque Terre Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cinque Terre, Italy in December.

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Manarola Monterosso al Mare Riomaggiore Vernazza

Considering a trip to Cinque Terre, Italy this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Cinque Terre in December

Cinque Terre, Italy is a region in Italy. December in Cinque Terre generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Manarola.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cinque Terre, Italy, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 150 mm (5.9 in) in Manarola.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Manarola receives about 91 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Cinque Terre by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cinque Terre — and find the best time to visit. (based on Manarola)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cinque Terre in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cinque Terre.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Cinque Terre

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Cinque Terre, Italy?

Temperature range in Cinque Terre (December)

Precipitation variation in Cinque Terre (December)

Manarola

In December Manarola generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
91 hours
104 hours
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manarola →

Monterosso al Mare

In December Monterosso al Mare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
91 hours
104 hours
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Monterosso al Mare →

Riomaggiore

In December Riomaggiore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
91 hours
104 hours
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riomaggiore →

Vernazza

In December Vernazza generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
91 hours
104 hours
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vernazza →

Corniglia

In December Corniglia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
91 hours
104 hours
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Corniglia →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cinque Terre in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manarola 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Monterosso al Mare 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Riomaggiore 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Vernazza 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Corniglia 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)

Cinque Terre weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cinque Terre, Italy in December?

In December, Cinque Terre, Italy generally has poor weather conditions. Manarola sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Cinque Terre, Italy in December?

In Manarola, the average daytime high in December is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does Cinque Terre, Italy get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Cinque Terre, Italy. Average rainfall in Manarola sits around 150 mm (5.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Cinque Terre, Italy?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Cinque Terre, Italy with often poor weather in Manarola.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Manarola. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cinque Terre.

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