Rome weather in December

December in Rome: cool, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Rome · #354 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 67/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Rome climate normals — December

Daytime high14°C / 57°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low7°C / 44°F
Feels like (high)12°C / 54°F
Rainfall128 mm / 5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point8°C / 47°F
Sunshine6.1 h/day
Daylight9.2 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)55🙂 moderate

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

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Rome in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Rome?
December in Rome: cool, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Rome on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
What is the weather like in Rome in December?
In December, Rome averages a daily high of 13.7°C and a low of 6.7°C, with about 128 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Rome in December?
Rome has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in December.

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