Sardinia weather in December

December in Sardinia averages daytime highs of 14.4°C and nights around 7.6°C, with about 7 hours of sunshine a day. The sea averages 16.5°C: cold, for hardy swimmers only. This is one of the wetter months, with about 9 rainy days and around 65 mm of rain, so pack a layer for showers, and winter sun is gentle (average peak UV 2).

Daytime high

14.4°C

Nights around 7.6°C

Sea temperature

16.5°C

Typical max waves 1.1 m

Rain

9 days

About 65 mm over the month

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Average bright sunshine

UV index

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.

What to do in Sardinia in December

Museums and culture

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

Museums Art

Eat like a local

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

Restaurants Food Trails & Culinary Routes

Festivals and folklore

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

Festivals & Folklore Local Legends & Stories

Wine country

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

Wine & Vineyards Olive Oil & Agriturismi

Sardinia in winter

Bright, crisp days, empty beaches for walking and a completely different island: winter here is a quiet pleasure.

Winter in Sardinia Wellness

Sardinia in December: quick answers

How hot is Sardinia in December?

Daytime highs in Sardinia average 14.4°C in December, with nights around 7.6°C and roughly 7 hours of sunshine a day (ten-year average).

Is the sea warm enough to swim in December?

The sea around Sardinia averages 16.5°C in December: cold, for hardy swimmers only.

Does it rain much in Sardinia in December?

Sardinia sees about 9 days with rain in December, totalling around 65 mm for the month.

December elsewhere on the island

Gallura Nurra & Alghero Sassari & Logudoro Barbagia & Nuorese Ogliastra Oristanese & Sinis Sulcis-Iglesiente Cagliari & Campidano

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