December weather forecast
Florence, Italy

December, the last month of the year, brings a wintry chill to Florence. As the year winds down, daylight hours recede considerably, and more frequent rain showers are experienced across the city. In December, the temperature can cool down to a low around 2.6°C. However, the weather does not deter tourists who wish to experience a Florentine Christmas, complete with holiday markets, festive cuisine, and ornate decorations.

Temperature

December in Florence witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's mild 14.7°C to a fresh 11.1°C. In Florence, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a wintry 2.6°C.

Rainfall

In Florence, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 81mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Florence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.2 days and collects up to 873mm of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, in Florence, Italy, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:46 CET.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.