Weather in Italy in December
December in Italy is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
A country pin in December is a warning: one region of Italy will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with August and January, December sits in the middle of Italy's year.
- Average temp
- 9°C
5–13°C
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.8 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Italy: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
December is a wetter month in Italy. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Italy
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for December.
Average weather in Italy
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Similar weather in December
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FAQs about Italy
Climate averages for Italy, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Italy is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 26°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 114 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
