Elba Island · WinterMonth summary
Elba Island weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Elba Island in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is an average time for Elba Island. July (9.4/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Elba Island in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, Elba Island sees 14°C during the day with 8.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 8°C | 12°C | 25% | 1.3 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 14°C | 30% | 2.2 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 15°C | 29% | 1.6 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 11°C | 17°C | 27% | 1.7 | 12.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 21°C | 31% | 1.9 | 13.3h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 16% | 0.8 | 14.3h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 29°C | 8% | 0.6 | 14.4h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 15% | 1.0 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 19°C | 25°C | 29% | 2.5 | 11.7h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 21°C | 33% | 2.9 | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 12°C | 17°C | 38% | 3.6 | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 9°C | 14°C | 33% | 2.6 | 8.2h | 5.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Elba Island averages 14°C, 33% rainy days and 8.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.4/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -25%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Elba Island in December
Is December a good time to visit Elba Island?
December is not recommended for Elba Island (score 5.4/10). With 33% rainy days and 8.2h of sunshine, consider July (9.4/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Elba Island in December?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 9°C at night. 8.2h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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