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Pisa in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Pisa in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Pisa, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Pisa in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Pisa in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +12°C and roughly 10 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 104 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 Pisa;

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
104 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pisa has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Pisa in December

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

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +14°C with a maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +17°C.

Is Pisa warm or cold in December?

Pisa is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +7°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

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

Climate in Pisa in December

Pisa weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+15°C+12°C+11°C
Min. temperature
-1°C-2°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+18°C+17°C
Rainfall
144 mm104 mm84 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
78%78%76%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
91011
Cloudy days
111313
Rainy days
1087
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 144 mm to 104 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 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 9 to 10.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Pisa is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Pisa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 256 mm, with a 74% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 59 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Pisa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Pisa wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 144 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Pisa?

This is the weather in Pisa in December 2023:
1 December
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+13°C
2 December
☀️
+11°C
3 December
🌧️
+13°C
4 December
🌧️
+15°C
5 December
🌧️
+16°C
6 December
🌧️
+15°C
7 December
🌫️
+15°C
8 December
☁️
+13°C
9 December
🌧️
+14°C
10 December
🌧️
+14°C
11 December
🌧️
+12°C
12 December
🌧️
+8°C
13 December
☁️
+8°C
14 December
☁️
+9°C
15 December
☁️
+14°C
16 December
🌧️
+13°C
17 December
☁️
+15°C
18 December
☀️
+14°C
19 December
☁️
+12°C
20 December
☁️
+15°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
🌧️
+16°C
29 December
☀️
+17°C
30 December
☀️
+16°C
31 December
☁️
+17°C
In December 2023 Pisa had 5 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1990 (+12°C) and the highest in 2011 (+16°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 492 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pisa in December:

Is December a good time to visit Pisa?

It’s always a good time to visit Pisa, 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 Pisa in December?

December has mild temperatures in Pisa. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Pisa rainy in December?

Pisa 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 Pisa in December?

The amount of sunny days in Pisa during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Pisa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Pisa, 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.