Sicily · December
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 6h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 16° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d143mm | 5d134mm | 5d105mm | 3d54mm | 2d38mm | 1d14mm | 1d10mm | 1d12mm | 3d109mm | 5d144mm | 7d131mm | 7d167mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
December in Sicily is on the cool side — with highs around 17°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 17°C, cooling to 11°C at night (daily average: 14°C). With 4 sunshine hours per day and 7 rain days (167 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in December — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Winterliches Sizilien: Agrigento zeigt seine Tempel ohne Hochsommergedränge, der Ätna im Schneemantel surreal. Im Februar das Sant'Agata-Fest in Catania — Millionen Gläubiger auf den Straßen, einer der intensivsten religiösen Momente Italiens.
Packing list for Sicily in December
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Sicily?
- December is not an optimal month for Sicily (Score: 41/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Sicily in December?
- In December, Sicily sees daily highs of 17°C. Nights cool to 11°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Sicily in December?
- In December, Sicily receives an average of 167 mm of rain over 7 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Sicily get in December?
- Sicily averages 4 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sicily in December?
- Water temperature in Sicily in December averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.