Barbagia & Nuorese weather in December

December in Barbagia & Nuorese averages daytime highs of 12.5°C and nights around 6°C, with about 7 hours of sunshine a day. This is one of the wetter months, with about 8 rainy days and around 54 mm of rain, so pack a layer for showers, and winter sun is gentle (average peak UV 2).

Daytime high

12.5°C

Nights around 6°C

Sea temperature

Inland region, no sea data

Rain

8 days

About 54 mm over the month

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Average bright sunshine

UV index

2

Average daily peak

Wind

19 km/h

Average daily maximum

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Figures are ten-year averages from the historical record.

What December feels like

December is crisp, bright and gently festive. Christmas markets and nativity scenes appear in the towns, the Gennargentu often takes a dusting of snow, and clear days deliver some of the year's sharpest coastal light. The sea is for looking at, the table is for sitting at, and the island feels entirely its own. A fine month for city breaks in Cagliari or Alghero. In Barbagia and the Nuorese the mountains set the tone: shepherd villages, mural-covered Orgosolo and the high Gennargentu.

What to do in Barbagia & Nuorese in December

Cortes Apertas season

Autumn and winter are Barbagia's moment: village open-house festivals, chestnut fires and the island's heartiest cooking.

Museums and culture

Rainy-day insurance: archaeology museums, galleries and historic quarters that reward a slow indoor afternoon.

Eat like a local

Winter is the season of long lunches: roast suckling pig, fresh pasta, new olive oil and big island reds.

Festivals and folklore

Sardinia's most atmospheric traditions happen off-season, from carnival masks to village saints' days and bonfires.

Wine country

Cellar doors are quiet and winemakers have time to talk: the best months for Cannonau and Vermentino tastings.

Barbagia & Nuorese in December: quick answers

How hot is Barbagia & Nuorese in December?

Daytime highs in Barbagia & Nuorese average 12.5°C in December, with nights around 6°C and roughly 7 hours of sunshine a day (ten-year average).

Does it rain much in Barbagia & Nuorese in December?

Barbagia & Nuorese sees about 8 days with rain in December, totalling around 54 mm for the month.

December elsewhere on the island

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