Early winter · Weather & things to do
Amalfi in December
Amalfi cools off: highs slip to 59°F (15°C), from 65°F in November, with lows of 55°F (13°C) and about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 74/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (101 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What December feels like
Highs near 59°F (15°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 55°F (13°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (101 mm).
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 06 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 06 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 3°C (6°F) from November.
- Comfort slips from 80/100 in November to 74/100.
- Our Amalfi Coast Escape route recommends May – Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amalfi in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Atrani
Tiny neighboring village with a piazza and beach, a 10-minute walk east of Amalfi.
Why now December scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Valle delle Ferriere
Shaded trail past ruined ironworks and paper mills to waterfalls above Amalfi.
Why now Highs near 59°F and 4.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Grotta dello Smeraldo
Sea cave with emerald light, visited by rowboat, a short drive west of Amalfi.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Da Gemma
Family restaurant since 1872 with a terrace above the main street and classic seafood dishes.
Museo della Carta
Working medieval paper mill with demonstrations of Amalfi's handmade bambagina paper.
Nearby in December
- Ravello in December~1 mi · highs 55°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Sorrento in December~12 mi · highs 58°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Palermo in December~186 mi · highs 60°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Taormina in December~196 mi · highs 58°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
These averages also cover Positano.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Amalfi in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Amalfi?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 74/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – October. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. Our Amalfi Coast Escape route recommends May – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Amalfi in December?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amalfi in December?
Some: about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.6 in (828 mm).
What should I pack for Amalfi in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Amalfi in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.