December · Italy
Best time to visit Rome in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rome in December
Average temperature 10°C, 104 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Rome scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rome is most generous when the day unfolds at two speeds: mornings among ruins and churches, then slow evenings in piazzas, trattorias, and lantern-lit walks once the heat lifts.
December in Rome — workable with trade-offs
Expect 10°C (49°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
104 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 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, April is materially better in Rome — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rome in December?
- In December, Rome averages 10°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Rome?
- December earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rome in December?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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