Sicily weather in December
Sicily in December averages 8°C (46°F) and 68 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Sicily, December is the third coldest and the third wettest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (46°F)
5–10°C · 42–50°F
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is Sicily 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 Sicily in December?
A light rain jacket
About 68 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (42°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Sicily is 3.8°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (53°F).
December in Sicily is 1.6°C warmer than January and 18 mm drier than it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Sicily in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 35 minutes in Sicily, rising about 07:11 and setting about 16:46 local time.
No month in Sicily has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Sicily
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Sicily
What to read before you book.
Sicily 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 | 6°C / 43°F | 86 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 59 mm |
| March | 8°C / 47°F | 68 mm |
| April | 11°C / 51°F | 47 mm |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 26 mm |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 22 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 13 mm |
| August | 25°C / 76°F | 24 mm |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 43 mm |
| October | 16°C / 61°F | 66 mm |
| November | 11°C / 53°F | 72 mm |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 68 mm |
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FAQs about Sicily in December
December climate averages for Sicily, 1991–2020.
Sicily averages 8°C (46°F) in December, ranging from about 5°C (42°F) at night to 10°C (50°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 68 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 8°C (46°F) against 6°C (43°F) in January — 1.6°C warmer.
December is 3.8°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
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.
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 35 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Sicily.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:11 and sunset about 16:46 local time. Both shift across the month.
