Ogliastra weather in December

December in Ogliastra averages daytime highs of 15.6°C and nights around 8.6°C, with about 8 hours of sunshine a day. The sea averages 17.1°C: cold, for hardy swimmers only. This is one of the wetter months, with about 7 rainy days and around 62 mm of rain, so pack a layer for showers, and winter sun is gentle (average peak UV 3).

Daytime high

15.6°C

Nights around 8.6°C

Sea temperature

17.1°C

Typical max waves 0.9 m

Rain

7 days

About 62 mm over the month

Sunshine

8 hrs/day

Average bright sunshine

UV index

3

Average daily peak

Wind

14 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 Ogliastra it means the Gulf of Orosei's boat-only coves on one side and the Supramonte's big walking country on the other.

What to do in Ogliastra in December

Cannonau country

Ogliastra's mountain vineyards produce the island's boldest reds, credited with local longevity. Winter is tasting weather.

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.

Ogliastra in December: quick answers

How hot is Ogliastra in December?

Daytime highs in Ogliastra average 15.6°C in December, with nights around 8.6°C and roughly 8 hours of sunshine a day (ten-year average).

Is the sea warm enough to swim in December?

The sea around Ogliastra averages 17.1°C in December: cold, for hardy swimmers only.

Does it rain much in Ogliastra in December?

Ogliastra sees about 7 days with rain in December, totalling around 62 mm for the month.

December elsewhere on the island

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