December · Italy
Best time to visit Naples in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Naples in December
Average temperature 11°C, 121 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 121 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Naples scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 121 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Naples wraps around a wide bay beneath Vesuvius, with Spaccanapoli cutting through the historic center and ferries leaving the port for Capri and Ischia.
December in Naples: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 11°C (52°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
121 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Naples — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Naples in December?
- In December, Naples averages 11°C, 121 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Naples?
- 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 Naples in December?
- Expect about 121 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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