Weather in Italy for December 2024
In general, the average temperature in Italy at the beginning of December is 13.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 15.4 °C by the end of December.
Italy sees moderate rainfall in December, averaging 7 rainy days.
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Italy in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  19° | ||||||
| 2  16° | 3 13° | 4 12° | 5  12° | 6  11° | 7 11° | 8  11° |
| 9 12° | 10  14° | 11 15° | 12 16° | 13 17° | 14 13° | 15 14° |
| 16 13° | 17 12° | 18 13° | 19 14° | 20 13° | 21 13° | 22 14° |
| 23  15° | 24 14° | 25 16° | 26 16° | 27 16° | 28 15° | 29 15° |
| 30 15° | 31 15° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Italy
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 19° /14° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 2 Dec. | Light rain shower | 16° /11° | 3.6 mm | 4 | |
| 3 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /8° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 4 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /7° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
| 5 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 12° /9° | 20 mm | 3 | |
| 6 Dec. | Sunny | 11° /6° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 7 Dec. | Sunny | 11° /4° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 8 Dec. | Overcast | 11° /5° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
| 9 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 12° /7° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 10 Dec. | Light rain | 14° /9° | 2.1 mm | 3 | |
| 11 Dec. | Light drizzle | 15° /9° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
| 12 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /12° | 0.4 mm | 4 | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /12° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
| 14 Dec. | Light rain shower | 13° /9° | 4.2 mm | 3 | |
| 15 Dec. | Sunny | 14° /8° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 16 Dec. | Sunny | 13° /7° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 17 Dec. | Sunny | 12° /5° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 18 Dec. | Sunny | 13° /5° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 19 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 14° /6° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 20 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /7° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 21 Dec. | Sunny | 13° /7° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 23 Dec. | Cloudy | 15° /8° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 24 Dec. | Overcast | 14° /11° | 0.6 mm | 4 | |
| 25 Dec. | Sunny | 16° /9° | 0.3 mm | 4 | |
| 26 Dec. | Sunny | 16° /9° | 0.3 mm | 4 | |
| 27 Dec. | Sunny | 16° /9° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 28 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 15° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 29 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /8° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 30 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /10° | 0.4 mm | 4 | |
| 31 Dec. | Overcast | 15° /9° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
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Guide for Italy in December
In December, Italy experiences a varied climate, with the northern regions being significantly colder than the southern areas. At the beginning of the month, northern Italy, including cities like Milan and Venice, can expect temperatures to range from 3° to 10°, with a higher chance of rainfall.
As you move towards central Italy, cities like Florence and Rome may experience milder temperatures ranging from 7° to 14°, with occasional rain showers. Southern Italy, including Naples and Sicily, tends to be the warmest, with temperatures ranging from 10° to 17° and a lower chance of rain.
By the end of December, the weather in Italy generally becomes colder. In the north, temperatures can drop to 1° to 7°, with a possibility of snowfall in the mountainous regions.
Central Italy may experience temperatures between 5° and 11°, while southern Italy could see temperatures ranging from 8° to 15°. It's important to note that these are general trends, and specific weather conditions can vary from year to year.
Italy in December - FAQ
What to pack to Italy in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Italy in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Italy, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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