December weather - Winter 2024 - Vatican City, Vatican City

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average snowfall in December
Average snowfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

The famous artistic St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, with the rest of the Vatican City in Rome, Italy

Weather in December

Concluding the year, December brings Vatican City back to the frigid grasp of winter. Temperatures continue to steadily decline, averaging from 7.3°C (45.1°F) to 13°C (55.4°F). Rainfall drops from November's peak, coming down to 54mm (2.13") spread across roughly 12 days. The city averages 9.2 hours of daylight, the shortest of the year, accompanied by a 3-level UV index. Despite the winter cold, the December weather creates a unique, near-mystical experience of the Christmas mass at St. Peter's Square.

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from an enjoyable 17.2°C (63°F) in November to a moderate 13°C (55.4°F). Throughout December, Vatican City registers a consistent average low-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.8 rainfall days, and 561mm (22.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Vatican City, Vatican City, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Vatican City, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Vatican City, records 13°C (55.4°F), while the low-temperature is 7.3°C (45.1°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Vatican City, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Vatican City, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 16:49 CET.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

17.2°C 63°F

13°C 55.4°F

11.9°C 53.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.8km/h 8mph

12.6km/h 7.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

14.6

12.4

Average snowfall

0mm 0"

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.5

16.4

16.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average high temperature in December: 13°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 7.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average pressure in December: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average wind speed in December: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (113mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

December weather forecast
Vatican City, Vatican City

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