December · Italy
Best time to visit Ravenna in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ravenna in December
Average temperature 10°C, 51 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
6.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Ravenna scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ravenna holds the finest Byzantine mosaics in Western Europe-glittering basilicas within a walkable historic core. Best window: April-June and September-October.
December in Ravenna — middling scores, decent value
Expect 10°C (50°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 51 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ravenna — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ravenna in December?
- In December, Ravenna averages 10°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Ravenna?
- December earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ravenna in December?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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