Sardinia weather in December
Sardinia in December averages 12°C (54°F), 54 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Sardinia, December is the third coldest, the second wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (54°F)
9–15°C · 49–59°F
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.6 h
hours per day
What is Sardinia 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 Sardinia in December?
A light rain jacket
About 54 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (49°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Sardinia is 3.1°C cooler than November and 18 mm drier than it, which averages 15°C (60°F).
December in Sardinia is 1.1°C warmer than January and 12 mm wetter than it, which averages 11°C (52°F).
Daylight in Sardinia in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 20 minutes in Sardinia, rising about 07:38 and setting about 16:59 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 Sardinia has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Sardinia
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Sardinia
What to read before you book.
Sardinia 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 | 11°C / 52°F | 42 mm |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 31 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 36 mm |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 44 mm |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 23 mm |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 8 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 5 mm |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 12 mm |
| September | 23°C / 74°F | 45 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 53 mm |
| November | 15°C / 60°F | 72 mm |
| December | 12°C / 54°F | 54 mm |
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FAQs about Sardinia in December
December climate averages for Sardinia, 1991–2020.
Sardinia averages 12°C (54°F) in December, ranging from about 9°C (49°F) at night to 15°C (59°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 54 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 12°C (54°F) against 11°C (52°F) in January — 1.1°C warmer.
December is 3.1°C cooler than November, and 18 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 4.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
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 20 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Sardinia.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:38 and sunset about 16:59 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 10 minutes shorter than it starts.
