December · Italy
Best time to visit Orvieto in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Orvieto in December
Average temperature 8°C, 76 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Orvieto scores 5.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Orvieto sits on a volcanic tuff plateau with a striped Gothic cathedral and an underground labyrinth of caves. Best window: April-June and September-October.
December in Orvieto — middling scores, decent value
December averages 8°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 76 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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? June scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Orvieto in December?
- In December, Orvieto averages 8°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Orvieto?
- December earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Orvieto in December?
- Expect about 76 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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