The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Matera sees 13°C during the day with 4.8h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Matera. Compared to November: −4°C daytime, 9 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
5°
Daylight
9.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 24
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Matera is June (8.8/10), 4.5 pts higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Italy
🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.56°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 34°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 24%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in December
If December doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Matera ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate climate with a 8.8 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
40.67°N · 16.61°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Matera?
June is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 8.6h of sunshine and 18.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Matera get in June?
Matera averages 8.6 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Matera?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Matera in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Matera good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Matera scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Matera?
January is the most difficult month to visit Matera, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Matera in December?
The average UV index reaches 2 in December in Matera (low), with about 9.1h of daylight. No protection needed.