Matera · WinterMonth summary
Matera weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
19% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Matera in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 13°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.1/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Matera in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, Matera sees 13°C during the day with 6.9h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (9.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 3°C | 12°C | 26% | 49.2 | 6.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 4°C | 14°C | 28% | 54.3 | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 15°C | 33% | 70.2 | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 19°C | 31% | 51.3 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 23°C | 34% | 62.5 | 11.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 17°C | 29°C | 27% | 51.0 | 13.2h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 34°C | 12% | 16.6 | 13.3h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 33°C | 16% | 27.6 | 12.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 28°C | 21% | 42.4 | 10.9h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 23°C | 23% | 46.6 | 8.7h | 8.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 9°C | 17°C | 32% | 83.4 | 7.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 4°C | 13°C | 19% | 32.4 | 6.9h | 7.1/10 |
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, Matera averages 13°C, 19% rainy days and 6.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
December vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Matera in December
Is December a good time to visit Matera?
December is an acceptable time for Matera (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (9.3/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Matera in December?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 4°C at night. 6.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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