December · Italy
Best time to visit Ferrara in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ferrara in December
Average temperature 7°C, 48 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Ferrara scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Renaissance walls, Este palaces, and cycle-friendly flat streets are loveliest from April through June and September, before Po Valley summer heat settles in.
December in Ferrara — middling scores, decent value
Expect 7°C (44°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ferrara — 4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ferrara in December?
- In December, Ferrara averages 7°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Ferrara?
- December earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ferrara in December?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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