Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
62°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Catania
Italy · Sicily
Mild days average highs in the low 60s, with chilly nights in the upper 40s. Rain falls more than twice as often as in summer.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
62°F
Lows around 49°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
63°F
Cool water
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, with mixed-length spells. About 7 wet days this month.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.6 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 58° and nights feel near 48°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
52%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
5 mphDecember Calm
Sea temperature
63°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 60°F, easing to about 56°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning56°F
Rain11%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday62°F
Rain14%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon60°F
Rain12%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening55°F
Rain10%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 47 | 2.6 | 8 | 7.9 | 79 | 60 |
| Feb | 61 | 46 | 2.5 | 7 | 8.8 | 76 | 59 |
| Mar | 64 | 50 | 2.3 | 8 | 10.0 | 74 | 59 |
| Apr | 70 | 54 | 1.8 | 7 | 10.9 | 71 | 61 |
| May | 78 | 62 | 1.2 | 5 | 12.6 | 67 | 66 |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 0.8 | 3 | 13.4 | 61 | 73 |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 0.3 | 2 | 13.8 | 58 | 79 |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 0.6 | 3 | 12.5 | 62 | 81 |
| Sep | 85 | 70 | 2.2 | 7 | 10.8 | 71 | 78 |
| Oct | 77 | 63 | 2.7 | 8 | 9.1 | 77 | 73 |
| Nov | 69 | 56 | 2.8 | 8 | 7.9 | 80 | 68 |
| Dec | 62 | 49 | 2.3 | 7 | 7.6 | 79 | 63 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026
Data & methodology