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Rome in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Rome in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Rome in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Rome in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +55°F and roughly 10 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 134 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
134 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rome has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Rome in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rome for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +59°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +59°F.

Is Rome warm or cold in December?

Rome is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +41°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Rome, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rome in December

Rome weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+63°F+55°F+54°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+21°F+16°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+68°F+75°F
Rainfall
180 mm134 mm96 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%79%77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
81010
Cloudy days
556
Rainy days
131413
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +55°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 180 mm to 134 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 8 to 10.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Rome in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rome is gradually decreasing during December, going from 7 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Rome based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Rome, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Rome wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 180 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Rome?

This is the weather in Rome in December 2023:
1 December
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+68°F
2 December
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+64°F
3 December
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+58°F
4 December
☀️
+54°F
5 December
🌧️
+56°F
6 December
☀️
+52°F
7 December
☀️
+54°F
8 December
☀️
+50°F
9 December
☀️
+59°F
10 December
☀️
+62°F
11 December
☀️
+60°F
12 December
☁️
+62°F
13 December
☁️
+64°F
14 December
🌧️
+59°F
15 December
☀️
+61°F
16 December
☀️
+57°F
17 December
☀️
+59°F
18 December
☀️
+58°F
19 December
☀️
+61°F
20 December
☀️
+58°F
21 December
☀️
+58°F
22 December
☀️
+62°F
23 December
☀️
+61°F
24 December
☁️
+58°F
25 December
☁️
+59°F
26 December
☁️
+59°F
27 December
☁️
+60°F
28 December
☁️
+56°F
29 December
☁️
+59°F
30 December
☀️
+61°F
31 December
☀️
+59°F
In December 2023 Rome had 21 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rome climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rome in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+67°F) and the highest in 2022 (+74°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 513 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2562 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rome in December:

Is December a good time to visit Rome?

It’s always a good time to visit Rome, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rome in December?

December has mild temperatures in Rome. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Rome rainy in December?

Rome is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rome in December?

The amount of sunny days in Rome during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Rome

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rome, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.