Best time to visit Italy in December
December is a less ideal time to visit Italy — the country-average travel-comfort score is 55/100. The best months are July, June, August.
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Weather in Italy in December
Typical weather across Italy in December: average high 11.9°C, low 5.2°C, about 109.7 mm of rain, and 6 hours of sunshine per day. Among Italy's cities, Palermo has the best weather in December (score 70/100, December climate details).
| Metric | Italy avg | Best city (Palermo) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 55 | 70 |
| High / Low | 11.9° / 5.2° | 16.5° / 11° |
| Precipitation | 109.7 mm | 546.1 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 6 | 7.4 |
Is December recommended?
December is not the best month to visit Italy. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Italy.
When to visit Italy in other months
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