Sicily · December
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Max Temp
16.5°C
Min Temp
11.3°C
Sunshine
4.3 h/day
Rain Days
7 days
Water Temp
16.7°C
Rainfall
166.7 mm
Humidity
69%
Avg Temp
14.3°C
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.