Naples weather in December
Naples in December averages 9°C (49°F), 108 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Naples, December is the third coldest, the second wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 9°C (49°F)
5–14°C · 40–57°F
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.8 h
hours per day
What is Naples like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Naples in December?
A light rain jacket
About 108 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (40°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Naples is 3.8°C cooler than November and 50 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
December in Naples is 1.2°C warmer than January and 19 mm wetter than it, which averages 8°C (47°F).
Daylight in Naples in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 16 minutes in Naples, rising about 07:20 and setting about 16:35 local time.
No month in Naples has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Naples
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Naples
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Naples weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 47°F | 89 mm |
| February | 8°C / 47°F | 69 mm |
| March | 11°C / 51°F | 82 mm |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 73 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 54 mm |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 29 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 17 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 18 mm |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 78 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 92 mm |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 159 mm |
| December | 9°C / 49°F | 108 mm |
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FAQs about Naples in December
December climate averages for Naples, 1991–2020.
Naples averages 9°C (49°F) in December, ranging from about 5°C (40°F) at night to 14°C (57°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 108 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 9°C (49°F) against 8°C (47°F) in January — 1.2°C warmer.
December is 3.8°C cooler than November, and 50 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 16 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Naples.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:20 and sunset about 16:35 local time. Both shift across the month.
