Piran weather in December

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Piran, Slovenia
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December in Piran: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Piran · #1174 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 49/100 (tier F)

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Traveller notes on Piran in December

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Piran climate normals — December

Daytime high12°C / 53°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Feels like (high)9°C / 48°F
Sea temperature15°C / 59°F🥶 cold sea
Rainfall110 mm / 4.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days10 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 38°F
Sunshine5.3 h/day
Daylight8.8 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall0.7 cm / 0.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Piran 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.

Quietschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Piran'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 weatherPiran's weather peaks June–August, best around July.

December coincides with Bura season.

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What's on in Piran in December

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Hazard

    Bura season

    1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyWind season

    The winter northeasterly comes down off the Karst in gusts that empty the seafront and stop the small boats. Cold, dry and clear with it, which makes for the best light of the year on the walls. Source ↗

What's on around the world in December

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Piran — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Piran?

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Piran in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Piran?
December in Piran: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Piran on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
What is the weather like in Piran in December?
In December, Piran averages a daily high of 11.9°C and a low of 8°C, with about 110.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Piran in December?
Piran has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.

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Similar destinations in Central EuropeDecember

Within 300 km: Zagreb's Advent in Zagreb on 28 Nov – 7 Jan, and San Marino's Christmas of Wonders around 22 Nov – 6 Jan.