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Florence in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Florence in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Florence in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
December could be a good time to visit Florence, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +10°C, and there are typically 8 sunny days in December. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 94 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Florence;

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Florence has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Florence in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Florence for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +17°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +13°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +17°C.

Is Florence warm or cold in December?

Florence is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +14°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Florence, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Florence in December

Florence weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+14°C+10°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-3°C-14°C-16°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+19°C+17°C
Rainfall
112 mm94 mm66 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
78%78%76%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
789
Cloudy days
141515
Rainy days
987
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +14°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +10°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 112 mm to 94 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 0 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 7 to 8.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Florence in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Florence is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Florence based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 182 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 56 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Florence, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Florence wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Florence?

This is the weather in Florence in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+11°C
2 December
☁️
+10°C
3 December
🌧️
+11°C
4 December
🌧️
+14°C
5 December
🌧️
+15°C
6 December
🌫️
+14°C
7 December
🌫️
+14°C
8 December
☁️
+12°C
9 December
🌧️
+14°C
10 December
🌧️
+13°C
11 December
🌧️
+10°C
12 December
☀️
+7°C
13 December
☁️
+7°C
14 December
☁️
+8°C
15 December
🌫️
+14°C
16 December
🌧️
+13°C
17 December
☁️
+15°C
18 December
☀️
+13°C
19 December
☁️
+10°C
20 December
☁️
+13°C
21 December
☁️
+13°C
22 December
🌧️
+12°C
23 December
🌫️
+13°C
24 December
☁️
+15°C
25 December
☁️
+16°C
26 December
🌧️
+16°C
27 December
☁️
+17°C
28 December
☁️
+15°C
29 December
🌧️
+17°C
30 December
🌧️
+16°C
31 December
☁️
+17°C
In December 2023 Florence had 3 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Florence climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Florence in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1990 (+9°C) and the highest in 2019 (+16°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 244 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Florence in December:

Is December a good time to visit Florence?

It’s always a good time to visit Florence, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Florence in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Florence rainy in December?

Florence is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Florence in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Florence in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Florence

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Florence, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.