Tuscany · WinterMonth summary
Tuscany weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
3°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tuscany 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 a difficult time for Tuscany. June (8.8/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Tuscany 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
🎯 Quiet period for families — fewer crowds but limited outdoor activities In December, Tuscany sees 12°C during the day with 6.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 11°C | 36% | 2.6 | 6.6h | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 4°C | 13°C | 39% | 3.5 | 8.2h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 16°C | 35% | 3.0 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 19°C | 34% | 2.7 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 23°C | 46% | 3.4 | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 29°C | 25% | 1.8 | 13.7h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 32°C | 17% | 1.0 | 13.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 32°C | 21% | 1.6 | 12.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 26°C | 32% | 3.8 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 21°C | 37% | 3.4 | 9.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 16°C | 44% | 4.7 | 7.6h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 12°C | 42% | 3.5 | 6.5h | 4.3/10 |
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, Tuscany averages 12°C, 42% rainy days and 6.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tuscany in December
Is December a good time to visit Tuscany?
December is not recommended for Tuscany (score 4.3/10). With 42% rainy days and 6.5h of sunshine, consider June (8.8/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Tuscany in December?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 3°C at night. 6.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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