December · Italy
Best time to visit Colosseum in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Colosseum in December
Average temperature 10°C, 104 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Colosseum scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rome’s arena and Forum stones are easiest under the mild April-June light.
December in Colosseum — middling scores, decent value
December averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 104 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 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? April scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Colosseum in December?
- In December, Colosseum averages 10°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Colosseum?
- December earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Colosseum in December?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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