Sicily weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Sicily this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sicily in December?
Sicily is a region in Italy. December in Sicily generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Bronte at 13°C to pleasant in Lampedusa at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Lampedusa and 5°C in Bronte.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Valguarnera Caropepe with an average of 50 mm to high rainfall in Torre Faro with 136 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Palermo. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 121 hours of sunlight anticipated in Palermo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Sicily, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sicily's yearly weather, check out our Sicily climate page.
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Average weather in Palermo
In December Palermo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Syracuse
In December Syracuse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Catania
In December Catania generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Trapani
In December Trapani generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Taormina
In December Taormina generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sicily, in Italy.
Is December the best time to visit Sicily?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Palermo, December may not be the ideal time to visit Sicily.
On average, the best time to visit Sicily is in May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Palermo. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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