Santa Maria weather in December (Calabria, Italy)

Is Santa Maria a good destination in December, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Santa Maria usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Santa Maria in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 112 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Maria. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Maria climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Maria, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Messina, Italy (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in December

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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