Nurra & Alghero weather in December

December in Nurra & Alghero averages daytime highs of 15.3°C and nights around 8.9°C, with about 7 hours of sunshine a day. The sea averages 16.4°C: cold, for hardy swimmers only. This is one of the wetter months, with about 10 rainy days and around 66 mm of rain, so pack a layer for showers, and winter sun is gentle (average peak UV 2).

Daytime high

15.3°C

Nights around 8.9°C

Sea temperature

16.4°C

Typical max waves 1.6 m

Rain

10 days

About 66 mm over the month

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Average bright sunshine

UV index

2

Average daily peak

Wind

21 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. On the Coral Coast that plays out between Alghero's Catalan old town, the cliffs of Capo Caccia and the shallow lagoon at La Pelosa.

What to do in Nurra & Alghero in December

Catalan flavours

Alghero's lobster, sea urchins in season and Catalan-inflected cooking make it Sardinia's most distinctive winter food town.

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.

Nurra & Alghero in December: quick answers

How hot is Nurra & Alghero in December?

Daytime highs in Nurra & Alghero average 15.3°C in December, with nights around 8.9°C and roughly 7 hours of sunshine a day (ten-year average).

Is the sea warm enough to swim in December?

The sea around Nurra & Alghero averages 16.4°C in December: cold, for hardy swimmers only.

Does it rain much in Nurra & Alghero in December?

Nurra & Alghero sees about 10 days with rain in December, totalling around 66 mm for the month.

December elsewhere on the island

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