Early winter · Weather & things to do
Chianti in December
Chianti cools off: highs slip to 49°F (10°C), from 58°F in November, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 58/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 49°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (78 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What December feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 35°F (2°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.1 in (78 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Only about 8 h 46 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – June and September & October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 46 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 68/100 in November to 58/100.
- Our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°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 Chianti in December
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Montefioralle
Tiny walled hamlet above Greve with stone lanes and valley views.
Castello di Ama
Winery with contemporary art installations in the estate grounds.
Antica Macelleria Cecchini
Dario Cecchini's butcher shop and restaurants serving bistecca and Chianti meats.
Castello di Volpaia
Medieval village winery near Radda with cellars in old churches.
Castello di Verrazzano
Historic castle winery with tours and tastings above Greve.
Nearby in December
- Florence in December~13 mi · highs 50°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Siena in December~18 mi · highs 48°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Val d'Orcia in December~39 mi · highs 47°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Piran in December~174 mi · highs 48°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
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.
Chianti in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Chianti?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 58/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April – June and September & October. Expect highs of 49°F (10°C) and 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain. Our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Chianti in December?
Average highs are 49°F (10°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Chianti in December?
Some: about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.6 in (727 mm).
What should I pack for Chianti in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°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).
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Planning Chianti in December?
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