December · Italy
Best time to visit Lecce in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lecce in December
Average temperature 14°C, 68 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Lecce scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lecce is the baroque capital of Puglia, carved in golden stone with ornate churches and a lively evening passeggiata. Best window: April-June and September-October.
December in Lecce — workable with trade-offs
December averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 68 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lecce in December?
- In December, Lecce averages 14°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lecce?
- December earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lecce in December?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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