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Tuscany weather in December

Planning a getaway to Tuscany this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Tuscany in December?

Tuscany is a region in Italy. December in Tuscany generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December is a winter month.

During the day the temperature is cold in Abetone at 7°C and moderate in Giglio Porto at 15°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Giglio Porto and 1°C in Abetone.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cristena with an average of 78 mm to heavy rainfall in Marina di Massa with 174 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 96 hours of sunlight in Florence. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Tuscany, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tuscany's yearly weather, check out our Tuscany climate page.

Where to go in Tuscany in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Tuscany on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Tuscany

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Tuscany?

Average weather in Florence

In December Florence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Florence
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
97 hours 
131 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
December December
10°C 
3°C 
96 hours 
101 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
134 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Florence

Average weather in Lucca

In December Lucca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lucca
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
111 hours 
164 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
December December
11°C 
3°C 
93 hours 
127 mm 
13 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
105 hours 
90 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Lucca

Average weather in San Gimignano

In December San Gimignano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

San Gimignano
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
100 hours 
132 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
December December
11°C 
3°C 
100 hours 
90 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
January   >> January
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
120 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in San Gimignano

Average weather in Pisa

In December Pisa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Pisa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
16°C 
10°C 
111 hours 
158 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
December December
13°C 
6°C 
93 hours 
112 mm 
13 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
12°C 
5°C 
105 hours 
82 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Pisa

Average weather in Siena

In December Siena generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Siena
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
15°C 
6°C 
100 hours 
121 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
December December
11°C 
3°C 
100 hours 
84 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
January   >> January
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
120 hours 
59 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Siena

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tuscany, in Italy.

Is December the best time to visit Tuscany?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Tuscany with often poor weather in Florence.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Florence. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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