Verdict: Good month
Palermo Weather in December
December is mild-to-cool in Palermo, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, December is a solid month to visit Palermo.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
11°C / 52°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
109 mm
What to pack for Palermo in December
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Palermo: Jul (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (15°C / 59°F) · Wettest: Nov (~14 rain days)
15°
9°
Jan
16°
9°
Feb
16°
10°
Mar
18°
12°
Apr
23°
15°
May
27°
20°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
31°
24°
Aug
28°
21°
Sep
24°
17°
Oct
20°
14°
Nov
16°
11°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)