December · Italy
Best time to visit Matera in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Matera in December
Average temperature 12°C, 46 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Matera scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Matera’s Sassi cave districts cascade down a ravine-one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited landscapes. Best window: April-June and September-October.
December in Matera — workable with trade-offs
December averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 46 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 6.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 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? May scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Matera in December?
- In December, Matera averages 12°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Matera?
- December earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Matera in December?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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