Palermo in December

6.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 14°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

14°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
11Rainy days (67 mm)
9:22 hDaylight
07:22Sunrise · 16:44 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 14°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

13° 6° J 13° 6° F 16° 8° M 18° 10° A 23° 14° M 27° 18° J 30° 21° J 30° 22° A 27° 19° S 23° 15° O 18° 11° N 14° 8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 13°C6°C65 mm 10– – 6.3
February 13°C6°C68 mm 10– – 6.3
March 16°C8°C64 mm 11– – 6.6
April 18°C10°C61 mm 10– – 7.2
May 23°C14°C37 mm 6– – 8.3
June 27°C18°C16 mm 4– – 8.6
July 30°C21°C6 mm 2– – 8.6
August 30°C22°C20 mm 4– – 8.2
September 27°C19°C61 mm 9– – 7.9
October 23°C15°C81 mm 10– – 7.8
November 18°C11°C64 mm 10– – 7.1
December 14°C8°C67 mm 11– – 6.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Palermo in December?

Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Palermo?

The best months are June, July, May, August.