Climate guide for San Gimignano, Italy

San Gimignano in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Italy

Best time to visit San Gimignano in December Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in San Gimignano in December

Average temperature 7°C, 58 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

December score

5.2/10

Ranked #12 of 12 months

Full year for San Gimignano
Avg temp
7°C
Rainfall
58 mm
Humidity
89%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

December in San Gimignano scores 5.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

San Gimignano’s medieval towers spike a Tuscan hill town-stone lanes, Vernaccia wine, and countryside views. Best window: April-June and September-October.

December in San Gimignano — workable with trade-offs

December averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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? May scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in San Gimignano in December?
In December, San Gimignano averages 7°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
Is December a good time to visit San Gimignano?
December earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in San Gimignano in December?
Expect about 58 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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