Tuscany weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Tuscany: highs of 7°C (44°F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 0°C (33°F) and cloud cover 67% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and drier; January brings highs of 5°C (42°F) and 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Florence, the largest city in Tuscany. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Tuscany?
least pleasant month Weather score 35/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Tuscany. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Tuscany in December?
Some rain is normal: about 70 mm (2.8 in) falls in an average December. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Tuscany in December?
Days average 7°C (44°F) and nights 0°C (33°F).
Tuscany weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 55 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| February | 7°C (44°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 66 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| March | 11°C (51°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 63 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| April | 15°C (60°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 57 mm | 62% | fair |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 63 mm | 62% | best |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 44 mm | 46% | best |
| July | 30°C (85°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm | 31% | best |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm | 34% | best |
| September | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 66 mm | 50% | best |
| October | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 84 mm | 60% | fair |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 96 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| December | 7°C (44°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 70 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Tuscany in December
Weather can differ a lot within Tuscany: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 7°C (44°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Prato | 7°C (44°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Livorno | 11°C (52°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |
| Pisa | 11°C (52°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |
| Arezzo | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 82 mm | least pleasant |
| Campo di Marte | 7°C (44°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Lucca | 7°C (45°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 76 mm | least pleasant |
| Pistoia | 7°C (45°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 76 mm | least pleasant |
| Massa | 10°C (50°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 84 mm | least pleasant |
| Viareggio | 10°C (50°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 84 mm | least pleasant |
| Grosseto | 10°C (51°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 80 mm | least pleasant |
| Carrara | 10°C (50°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 84 mm | least pleasant |