Apulia · December
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 14° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 28° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 22° | 18° | 15° |
MINMIN | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 20° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 8h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 5h | 5h |
🌧Rain Days | 5d42mm | 4d35mm | 4d45mm | 4d39mm | 3d32mm | 2d33mm | 1d7mm | 1d13mm | 4d43mm | 3d57mm | 5d60mm | 5d50mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
December in Apulia is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 7°C at night (daily average: 11°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (50 mm), this is one of the cloudier months.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Apulien im Winterlicht: Die Trulli von Alberobello fast menschenleer, die Barockkatedralen von Lecce im Nachmittagsgold. Olivenernte ist gerade abgeschlossen — frisches Öl überall, Masserie öffnen zur Verkostung.
Packing list for Apulia in December
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Apulia?
- December is not an optimal month for Apulia (Score: 44/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Apulia in December?
- In December, Apulia sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 7°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Apulia in December?
- In December, Apulia receives an average of 50 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Apulia get in December?
- Apulia averages 5 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.