December · Italy
Best time to visit Syracuse in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Syracuse in December
Average temperature 13°C, 16 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.1/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Syracuse scores 7.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Syracuse pairs Ortigia’s island lanes with Greek ruins-cathedral built over a temple and a cliffside theatre. Best window: April-June and September-October.
December in Syracuse: strong conditions, 10th of 12
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.1/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Syracuse — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Syracuse in December?
- In December, Syracuse averages 13°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Syracuse?
- December earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Syracuse in December?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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