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Salento Weather in December
Thinking of visiting Salento in December? Expect moderate temperatures reaching 13°C (55°F) during the day, dropping to 7°C (45°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.
Rainfall in Salento in December
Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain, totalling around 168 mm (6.6 in) for the month. Rainfall intensity is on the higher side this month. Expect more substantial showers rather than light, passing rain.
Temperature in Salento in December
Daytime temperatures in Salento reach 13°C (55°F) in December, dropping to 7°C (45°F) at night. The month of December belongs to the winter season. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights fall to 7°C (45°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.December in Salento has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
Salento Temperature in December
Min Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Max Temperature
13°C (55°F)
Chance of Rain
49%
Precipitation
168 mm (6.6 in)
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
78% *
* Data from: Potenza, Italy (67 KM, 41 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 Salento 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.
What To Do in Salento in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Barbeque4/10 -
Camping3/10
Salento 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in December
Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Palermo
17°C (63°F) Naples
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8°C (46°F) Milan9°C (48°F) Bucket list
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