December · Italy
Best time to visit Cinque Terre in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cinque Terre in December
Average temperature 8°C, 142 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 142 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Cinque Terre scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 142 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Five pastel villages cling to the Ligurian cliffs, linked by trails and a slow coastal railway.
December in Cinque Terre — the hardest end of the year
December averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 142 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cinque Terre in December?
- In December, Cinque Terre averages 8°C, 142 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
- December earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cinque Terre in December?
- Expect about 142 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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