Palermo in December
The weather in December
In December, Palermo averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 9° — cool weather by day. Expect around 99 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.
Days are 3.7° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.4°. The sea averages 17°, too cold for most swimmers.
December scores 60/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Palermo. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and June instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:16 and sets at 16:48 local time, giving 9 h 32 min of daylight. Days shorten by 10 minutes over the month.
Why 60/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 17/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Palermo this month
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Palermo in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Palermo?
December scores 60/100 for Palermo, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 16°C with 13 wet days.
How warm is Palermo in December?
Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 9°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Palermo in December?
Palermo receives about 99 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 13 days.
Can you swim in Palermo in December?
The sea averages 17°C in December, cold for most swimmers.