Umbria Weather in December

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

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Planning a getaway to Umbria, Italy 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 to Expect in Umbria in December

Umbria, Italy is a region in Italy. December in Umbria generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Savelli to 12°C (54°F) in Magliano Sabina. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Magliano Sabina and -1°C (30°F) in Savelli.

For a closer look at conditions across Umbria, Italy, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fossato di Vico with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Magliano Sabina with 111 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Assisi experiences about 93 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Umbria by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Umbria in December

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

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 Umbria

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

Temperature range in Umbria (December)

Precipitation variation in Umbria (December)

Assisi

In December Assisi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
93 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Assisi →

Perugia

In December Perugia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
93 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Perugia →

Orvieto

In December Orvieto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
93 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Orvieto →

Spoleto

In December Spoleto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
93 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Spoleto →

Castiglione del Lago

In December Castiglione del Lago generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
93 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Castiglione del Lago →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Assisi 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Perugia 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Orvieto 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Spoleto 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Castiglione del Lago 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Todi 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Umbria weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Umbria, Italy in December?

Umbria, Italy typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Assisi average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Umbria, Italy in December?

Daytime temperatures in Assisi peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in December, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Umbria, Italy get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Assisi averages just 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Umbria, Italy.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Umbria, Italy?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Umbria, Italy due to the typically poor weather in Assisi.

On average, the best time to visit Umbria, Italy is in May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Assisi. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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