Palermo weather in December
December in Palermo: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Palermo · #161 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Palermo climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Palermo in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Palermo?
- December in Palermo: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Palermo on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Palermo in December?
- In December, Palermo averages a daily high of 16.5°C and a low of 11.6°C, with about 62.8 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Palermo in December?
- Palermo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.