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Florence in December
Florence cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 58°F in November, with lows of 38°F (4°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 59/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · Fair
What December feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 38°F (4°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (70 mm).
Only about 8 h 45 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 45 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 70/100 in November to 59/100.
- 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 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Florence in December
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Galleria dell'Accademia
Home of Michelangelo's David and his unfinished Prisoners.
Florence Cathedral
Climb Brunelleschi's dome, 463 steps, for the city's defining view.
Mercato Centrale
Historic market with butchers below and a food hall upstairs.
All'Antico Vinaio
Huge schiacciata sandwiches stuffed with salumi and pecorino.
Le Volpi e l'Uva
Small wine bar by Piazza de' Rossi pouring Tuscan wines by the glass.
Nearby in December
- Chianti in December~13 mi · highs 49°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Siena in December~31 mi · highs 48°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Val d'Orcia in December~52 mi · highs 47°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Piran in December~166 mi · highs 48°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~571 m to Florence's ~60 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Florence in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Florence?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 59/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are April – June and September & October. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain. Our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Florence in December?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 38°F (4°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Florence in December?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.0 in (737 mm).
What should I pack for Florence in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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