Rome weather in December
Rome in December averages 9°C (48°F), 103 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Rome, December is the third coldest, the second wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 9°C (48°F)
5–13°C · 40–55°F
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.8 h
hours per day
What is Rome 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 Rome in December?
A light rain jacket
About 103 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 Rome is 3.8°C cooler than November and 11 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
December in Rome is 1°C warmer than January and 36 mm wetter than it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
Daylight in Rome in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 9 minutes in Rome, rising about 07:30 and setting about 16:39 local time.
December ends 10 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Rome has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Rome
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Rome
What to read before you book.
Rome 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 / 46°F | 67 mm |
| February | 8°C / 47°F | 69 mm |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 57 mm |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 75 mm |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 62 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 33 mm |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 21 mm |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 38 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 70 mm |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 97 mm |
| November | 13°C / 55°F | 114 mm |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 103 mm |
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FAQs about Rome in December
December climate averages for Rome, 1991–2020.
Rome averages 9°C (48°F) in December, ranging from about 5°C (40°F) at night to 13°C (55°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 103 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 9°C (48°F) against 8°C (46°F) in January — 1°C warmer.
December is 3.8°C cooler than November, and 11 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 9 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Rome.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:30 and sunset about 16:39 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 10 minutes shorter than it starts.
