SeasonMapAlghero weather in December
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December in Alghero: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Alghero · #982 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Alghero in December
Other months in Alghero
Alghero's forum calls late July hot and reliably sunny, nudging into the 30s°C with wall-to-wall sun — regulars say you'd be genuinely unlucky to see any rain or even much cloud. Typical Mediterranean pattern here: scorching summers, with any real rain not showing up again until November or December.
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Alghero climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 93 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Alghero in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in Italy, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Alghero's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAlghero's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Alghero in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The maestrale
15 Oct – 15 May · usuallyWind seasonRiskThe northwesterly comes straight at this coast for most of the cold half of the year. It is what cancels the Capo Caccia boats and what keeps the town's terraces facing inland.
- Season
Winter: flights and hotels thin out
1 Nov – 20 MarOff-season shutdownClosuresMost of the summer routes into Fertilia airport stop, the seafront hotels close and the town shrinks back to its residents. The old quarter keeps a handful of restaurants going. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Alghero — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Alghero?
Alghero in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Alghero?
- December in Alghero: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Alghero on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Alghero in December?
- In December, Alghero averages a daily high of 16.3°C and a low of 6.7°C, with about 93.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Alghero in December?
- Alghero has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Cagliari's Winter: routes and beach kiosks shut on 1 Nov – 20 Mar.