December · Italy
Best time to visit Corniglia in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Corniglia in December
Average temperature 10°C, 65 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Corniglia scores 5.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Corniglia is the only Cinque Terre village on a cliff instead of the sea, reached from the station by a long staircase.
December in Corniglia: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
December averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.6/10 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 packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Corniglia in December?
- In December, Corniglia averages 10°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Corniglia?
- December earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Corniglia in December?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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