Weather in Italy for December 2026
In general, the average temperature in Italy at the beginning of December is 12.8 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 13.4 °C by the end of December.
Italy experiences moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 106.1 mm.
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What’s the Weather Like in Italy This December?
Temperatures trend during December in Italy
December weather in Italy day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. |  Patchy rain possible | 13° /8° | 1.6 mm | 1.7 | |
| 2 Dec. |  Moderate rain | 13° /9° | 13.9 mm | 1.7 | |
| 3 Dec. |  Light rain | 12° /8° | 5.4 mm | 1.7 | |
| 4 Dec. | Light rain | 13° /8° | 3.2 mm | 1.6 | |
| 5 Dec. | Light rain | 13° /8° | 4.8 mm | 1.6 | |
| 6 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /7° | 0.5 mm | 1.6 | |
| 7 Dec. |  Overcast | 13° /6° | 0.5 mm | 1.6 | |
| 8 Dec. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 12° /7° | 8.9 mm | 1.6 | |
| 9 Dec. | Light rain | 13° /8° | 4.5 mm | 1.6 | |
| 10 Dec. | Moderate rain | 12° /8° | 10.4 mm | 1.6 | |
| 11 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /8° | 1.4 mm | 1.6 | |
| 12 Dec. |  Sunny | 13° /7° | 0.7 mm | 1.5 | |
| 13 Dec. | Light rain | 12° /7° | 3.5 mm | 1.5 | |
| 14 Dec. | Light rain | 13° /7° | 6.4 mm | 1.5 | |
| 15 Dec. | Light rain | 13° /7° | 3.6 mm | 1.5 | |
| 16 Dec. | Light rain | 14° /8° | 3.9 mm | 1.5 | |
| 17 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /7° | 1.1 mm | 1.5 | |
| 18 Dec. |  Partly cloudy | 14° /7° | 0 mm | 1.5 | |
| 19 Dec. | Sunny | 14° /7° | 0 mm | 1.5 | |
| 20 Dec. |  Cloudy | 13° /6° | 0.6 mm | 1.5 | |
| 21 Dec. | Sunny | 13° /6° | 0.1 mm | 1.5 | |
| 22 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 13° /7° | 0.5 mm | 1.5 | |
| 23 Dec. | Light rain | 13° /7° | 4 mm | 1.5 | |
| 24 Dec. | Light rain | 13° /9° | 2.7 mm | 1.5 | |
| 25 Dec. | Light rain | 14° /8° | 8.3 mm | 1.5 | |
| 26 Dec. | Light rain | 13° /7° | 4.3 mm | 1.5 | |
| 27 Dec. | Sunny | 13° /7° | 0.9 mm | 1.5 | |
| 28 Dec. | Light rain | 13° /7° | 3.1 mm | 1.5 | |
| 29 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /8° | 2.3 mm | 1.5 | |
| 30 Dec. | Light rain | 14° /8° | 4.7 mm | 1.5 | |
| 31 Dec. | Cloudy | 13° /7° | 0.5 mm | 1.6 | |
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Italy weather in December vs November vs January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 17°/11° | 13°/7° | 12°/6° |
| Rainfall | 147 mm | 106 mm | 113 mm |
| Wind | 14.3 km/h | 12.7 km/h | 14.2 km/h |
| Humidity | 68% | 71% | 71% |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 10 days | 12 days |
| Dry days | 16 days | 21 days | 19 days |
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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.
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What to pack to Italy in December?
Cold & raw · highs around 13 °C, frequent showers
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.