December · Italy
Best time to visit Portofino in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Portofino in December
Average temperature 6°C, 59 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
4.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Portofino scores 4.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Liguria's pastel harbor looks finest from April through June and September, when warm days and calmer yacht traffic suit the Sentiero trails without August gridlock.
December in Portofino: expect compromises
December averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 59 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 4.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 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? July scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Portofino in December?
- In December, Portofino averages 6°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Portofino?
- December earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Portofino in December?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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