Where in Italy is hot in winter?

Sicily is one of the warmest places in Europe in the winter, and people come to Sicily in winter to enjoy a bit of sunshine when the rest of the continent is frozen. Winter also happens to be low season, with the lowest prices of the year and the fewest crowds.



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Winters in Southern Italy tend to be mild, with average high temperatures of around 50° F (10° C). However, cold snaps can and do occur, bringing much colder weather at times, and even snow to Rome and the mountains. As winters tend to be damp, even if not exceptionally cold, many visitors stay away.

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Tuscany's actually worth a visit in all seasons, for different reasons. While you won't be able to lounge on Tuscany beaches or cycling in Chianti in short sleeves, there are an incredible amount of activities on offer in the chilly winter months.

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Italy's sunniest city is Catania in Sicily, which gets an average of 347 hours of sunshine per month and enjoys an annual average temperature of 18 degrees celsius. This beautiful city is the second largest in Sicily behind Palermo and has plenty to see all year round under the glorious sunshine.

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Southern Italy & Sicily Southern Italy and Sicily are typically the warmest parts of Italy all year, and December is no exception. Temperatures tend to stay around the upper 50s and could even reach 60 degrees.

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Amalfi Coast in December The low sea temperature means it is not possible to swim at this time of year, and daylight hours reduce to an average of 9 hours a day. If you are exploring this destination at this time of year, take care to stay warm!

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Sicily in December The average rainfall for this month is around 3.7 inches (94 mm). In Catania, Sicily, the weather in December is also mild, with an average high temperature of 62°F (17°C) and an average low temperature of 44°F (7°C).

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