Rome Weather in December
Italy · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high13°C (56°F)
Avg low5°C (42°F)
Rainfall89 mm (3.5 in)
RatingFair 6.4/10
In December, Rome has average highs of 13°C (56°F) and lows of 5°C (42°F). December is winter in Italy. The month is moderately rainy, with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain spread over 11 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 9 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is December a good time to visit Rome?
December is a fair time to visit Rome (6.4/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in April to June and September to October.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 13°C (56°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 5°C (42°F) |
| Daily mean | 9°C (48°F) |
| Rainfall | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Cloud cover | 52% |
| Daylight | 9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.1 km/h |
| vs November | 4°C cooler than November, with 32 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Rome in December
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Rome weather in other months
Jan12°C / 4°C73 mmFairFeb13°C / 5°C78 mmGoodMar16°C / 6°C72 mmGoodApr20°C / 10°C51 mmExcellentMay24°C / 13°C55 mmExcellentJun29°C / 18°C35 mmExcellentJul33°C / 21°C23 mmGoodAug33°C / 21°C24 mmGoodSep28°C / 18°C68 mmExcellentOct23°C / 14°C79 mmExcellentNov18°C / 10°C121 mmGoodDec13°C / 5°C89 mmFair
← NovemberBest time to visit RomeJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Vatican City13°C · 89 mm
- Naples13°C · 77 mm
- San Marino7°C · 64 mm
- Florence9°C · 69 mm
- Pisa12°C · 75 mm
- Bologna10°C · 50 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.