SeasonMapSyracuse (Siracusa) weather in December
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December in Syracuse: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Syracuse · #458 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Syracuse in December
Other months in Syracuse
Sicily's forum calls May outstanding for Syracuse — warm without being hot, flowers blooming, ahead of peak tourist season. Regulars note days can turn genuinely warm to hot in full sun while evenings cool down enough for a light layer, and that the sea stays chilly even on a 30°C day since local beach season doesn't really start until June.
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Syracuse climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 64°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 46 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 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 Syracuse 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.
Peak crowdsSanta Lucia, Christmas holidays in Italy, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Syracuse'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).
Fair weatherSyracuse's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Syracuse in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Santa Lucia
13–20 DecMajor festivalCrowdedThe city's own saint. On 13 December the silver statue is carried out of the cathedral and across the bridge to her basilica, and nobody in Syracuse eats bread that day, only cuccia. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Syracuse — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Syracuse?
Syracuse in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Syracuse?
- December in Syracuse: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Syracuse on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Syracuse in December?
- In December, Syracuse averages a daily high of 16.4°C and a low of 11.5°C, with about 45.6 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Syracuse in December?
- Syracuse has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
Other months in Syracuse
Warmer or cooler than Syracuse in December
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Catania's Blood orange harvest around 15 Dec – 15 Apr, and Taormina's Snow on Etna around 15 Dec – 31 Mar.