Puglia · WinterMonth summary
Puglia weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Puglia 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: Puglia in December is possible but June offers a score of 9.1/10 vs 5.7.
By trip type
Puglia 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
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In December, Puglia sees 13°C during the day with 7.9h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.1/10) 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 | 4°C | 12°C | 34% | 2.5 | 7.9h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 14°C | 29% | 1.7 | 9.1h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 15°C | 38% | 2.5 | 10.1h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 19°C | 32% | 1.8 | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 22°C | 34% | 2.3 | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 28°C | 26% | 1.6 | 13.9h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 32°C | 13% | 0.9 | 13.7h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 31°C | 19% | 1.0 | 12.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 18°C | 27°C | 25% | 1.8 | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 22°C | 23% | 1.5 | 9.4h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 10°C | 17°C | 36% | 2.9 | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 13°C | 29% | 1.8 | 7.9h | 5.7/10 |
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, Puglia averages 13°C, 29% rainy days and 7.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.7/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Puglia in December
Is December a good time to visit Puglia?
December is an acceptable time for Puglia (score 5.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.1/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Puglia in December?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 6°C at night. 7.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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