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Syracuse weather in December (Sicily, Italy)

Looking to travel to Syracuse in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Syracuse generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Syracuse in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 139 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Syracuse. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Syracuse, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 139 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
* Data from: Catania, Italy (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in December

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Syracuse in December?

For visitors traveling to Syracuse, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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