December · Italy
Best time to visit Catania in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Catania in December
Average temperature 13°C, 29 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.0/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Catania scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 29 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Catania rebuilt in lava stone after Etna's 1693 eruption, leaving a baroque city under the volcano.
December in Catania — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 29 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Catania at 9/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Catania in December?
- In December, Catania averages 13°C, 29 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Catania?
- December earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Catania in December?
- Expect about 29 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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