December · Italy
Best time to visit Positano in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Positano in December
Average temperature 12°C, 144 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 144 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Positano scores 4.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 144 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Positano stacks pastel houses up a ravine on the Amalfi Coast, with Spiaggia Grande at the bottom and the Path of the Gods on the ridge above.
December in Positano — the hardest end of the year
Expect 12°C (53°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
144 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 4.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 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, July is materially better in Positano — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Positano in December?
- In December, Positano averages 12°C, 144 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Positano?
- December earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Positano in December?
- Expect about 144 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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