2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Rome in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Rome. Rome has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 13°C, lows of 5°C, and approximately 16 rainy days per month.

Avg High

13°C

Avg Low

5°C

Rainy days

16days

Daylight

9.2h

Is December a good time to visit Rome?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:31 AM

Sunset

4:40 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 13°C 2°C 4 Good
February 16°C 5°C 8 Good
March 16°C 6°C 10 Excellent (best)
April 20°C 8°C 7 Excellent (best)
May 26°C 13°C 4 Excellent (best)
June 27°C 15°C 9 Good
July 33°C 19°C 3 Good
August 33°C 21°C 4 Good
September 28°C 16°C 9 Excellent (best)
October 20°C 11°C 13 Excellent (best)
November 18°C 8°C 6 Good
December 13°C 5°C 16 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Rome? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Rome, with average highs of 13°C and around 16 rainy days.

What should I pack for Rome in December? +

With highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Rome in December? +

Rome typically sees around 16 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Rome in December? +

In December, Rome gets approximately 9.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Rome? +

No, December is not peak season in Rome. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Rome? +

The best months to visit Rome are March, April, May, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Rome)

Last Updated: January 2026

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