Rome in December
6.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
11Rainy days (128 mm)
9:43 hDaylight
07:45Sunrise · 17:29 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 2°C | 124 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| February | 14°C | 4°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| March | 18°C | 7°C | 129 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| April | 23°C | 11°C | 107 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 27°C | 16°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 94 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.9 |
| July | 32°C | 22°C | 105 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 31°C | 21°C | 88 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| September | 28°C | 18°C | 89 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 23°C | 12°C | 78 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 17°C | 6°C | 106 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 13°C | 3°C | 128 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Rome in December?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 3°C.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The best months are October, September, April, May.