Palermo · WinterMonth summary
Palermo weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palermo in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Palermo in December is possible but June offers a score of 9.5/10 vs 6.7.
By trip type
Palermo in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In December, Palermo sees 16°C during the day with 8.1h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 9°C | 14°C | 38% | 2.8 | 8.5h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 15°C | 30% | 2.7 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 10°C | 16°C | 38% | 2.9 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 19°C | 25% | 1.5 | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 22°C | 27% | 2.0 | 12.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 27°C | 12% | 0.8 | 13.7h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 7% | 0.3 | 13.4h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 15% | 0.9 | 12.3h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 27°C | 34% | 2.0 | 11.1h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 24°C | 34% | 2.8 | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 14°C | 20°C | 44% | 3.7 | 8.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.8 | 8.1h | 6.7/10 |
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, Palermo averages 16°C, 36% rainy days and 8.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.7/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palermo in December
Is December a good time to visit Palermo?
December is an acceptable time for Palermo (score 6.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Palermo in December?
With 16°C max and 8.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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