SeasonMapBonifacio weather in December
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December in Bonifacio: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Bonifacio · #967 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bonifacio in December
Other months in Bonifacio
Bonifacio's forum calls July hot, sunny and genuinely busy — regulars say parking fills up early in peak season, though it's a step down from the crowds at Capri or Santorini. Those wanting the same warm, sunny weather with fewer people generally point to June or September instead.
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Bonifacio climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 68 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bonifacio 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 France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bonifacio'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 weatherBonifacio's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bonifacio in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The libeccio and the strait
1 Nov – 31 May · usuallyWind seasonRiskClosuresThe strait funnels wind hard enough to cancel the Sardinia crossings and the island excursions, most often between November and May. Check the boat is sailing before planning the day around it.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bonifacio — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Bonifacio?
Bonifacio in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Bonifacio?
- December in Bonifacio: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Bonifacio on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Bonifacio in December?
- In December, Bonifacio averages a daily high of 16°C and a low of 7.4°C, with about 67.9 mm of rain over roughly 9.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bonifacio in December?
- Bonifacio has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — December
Within 300 km: Siena's White truffle and new oil around 20 Oct – 15 Dec, and Rome's Befana market, Piazza Navona on 8 Dec – 6 Jan.