- Venice. Be a part of the Venetian Carnival, on the streets of Venice, and be a part of Italian culture in winter. ...
- Palermo & Sicily. Aerial view of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. ...
- Rome. Rome in winter is a sight to behold, Italy. ...
- Turin. ...
- The Amalfi Coast. ...
- Tuscany. ...
- Naples. ...
- Cortina d'Ampezzo.
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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Winter is the perfect time to visit Italy's best cities – personally, as a local, on my own vacations, I avoid visiting places like Rome, Venice and Florence in any other season, because I can't deal with the crowds. Rome in winter is a really great place to visit.
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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. In southern Italy, particularly, rainfall is light.
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Aided by the mild temperatures, the scarce rains and 2,570 hours of sunshine annually, Imperia is considered to have the perfect climate to make you feel good. And the winner of best weather in Italy is Imperia, in Liguria.
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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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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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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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If you want winter sun in Europe in December, your best bet is either Madeira or the Canary Islands. You can find warm temperatures and sunshine in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece and Malta, but fine weather isn't guaranteed.
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The 3 recommended places
- Palermo. On the northwestern coast of Sicily. The Sicilian capital would not even need presentations, a treasure that is rich of history, nature and art. ...
- Catania. On the east coast of Sicily. Even the Etna city has so much to offer. ...
- Agrigento. On the southern coast of the island.
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Around five days should be more than enough time to soak in the wonders of the Amalfi Coast, one of Italy's most beautiful destinations, but even if you have a day or three to spare, you'll be able to see just why this region has been captivating visitors since Ancient Roman times.
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Greece is known for having higher temperatures throughout the year than Italy. On average, Greece experiences a temperature of 18°C, while Italy's is 14°C. August is the hottest month in Greece and has an average high of 33°C!
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