Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
56°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Rome
Italy · Europe
Cool days average highs in the mid-50s, with chilly nights in the mid-40s. Rain falls more than twice as often as in summer.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
56°F
Lows around 45°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
6.8 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 50° and nights feel near 41°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
7 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 55°F, easing to about 51°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning49°F
Rain19%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday55°F
Rain23%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon55°F
Rain20%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening51°F
Rain18%
Cloud51%
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 43 | 3.3 | 10 | 7.2 | 77 |
| Feb | 56 | 43 | 3.3 | 10 | 8.6 | 75 |
| Mar | 61 | 47 | 3.3 | 10 | 9.9 | 74 |
| Apr | 66 | 51 | 2.8 | 10 | 11.1 | 75 |
| May | 74 | 58 | 2.2 | 8 | 12.6 | 75 |
| Jun | 82 | 66 | 1.2 | 5 | 13.5 | 71 |
| Jul | 87 | 70 | 0.8 | 4 | 13.8 | 70 |
| Aug | 87 | 71 | 1.1 | 5 | 12.7 | 71 |
| Sep | 79 | 65 | 3.9 | 10 | 11.0 | 75 |
| Oct | 72 | 59 | 4.9 | 11 | 9.0 | 80 |
| Nov | 63 | 51 | 6.1 | 13 | 7.4 | 80 |
| Dec | 56 | 45 | 4.4 | 11 | 6.8 | 78 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
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