December · Italy
Best time to visit Lucca in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lucca in December
Average temperature 6°C, 70 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Lucca scores 4.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lucca is wrapped in intact Renaissance walls you can bike-tree-lined ramparts around a quiet Tuscan old town. Best window: April-June and September-October.
December in Lucca — the hardest end of the year
December averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 70 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 4.6/10 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lucca in December?
- In December, Lucca averages 6°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lucca?
- December earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lucca in December?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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