Sulcis-Iglesiente weather in December

December in Sulcis-Iglesiente averages daytime highs of 14.6°C and nights around 8°C, with about 7 hours of sunshine a day. The sea averages 16.8°C: cold, for hardy swimmers only. This is one of the wetter months, with about 11 rainy days and around 82 mm of rain, so pack a layer for showers, and winter sun is gentle (average peak UV 3).

Daytime high

14.6°C

Nights around 8°C

Sea temperature

16.8°C

Typical max waves 1.5 m

Rain

11 days

About 82 mm over the month

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Average bright sunshine

UV index

3

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 the Sulcis-Iglesiente that means mining ghost towns, the dunes of Piscinas and the islands of Carloforte and Sant'Antioco.

What to do in Sulcis-Iglesiente in December

Tuna towns in winter

Carloforte's kitchens and the Sulcis's hearty wine country, home of Carignano, keep the south-west delicious in the quiet months.

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.

Sulcis-Iglesiente in December: quick answers

How hot is Sulcis-Iglesiente in December?

Daytime highs in Sulcis-Iglesiente average 14.6°C in December, with nights around 8°C and roughly 7 hours of sunshine a day (ten-year average).

Is the sea warm enough to swim in December?

The sea around Sulcis-Iglesiente averages 16.8°C in December: cold, for hardy swimmers only.

Does it rain much in Sulcis-Iglesiente in December?

Sulcis-Iglesiente sees about 11 days with rain in December, totalling around 82 mm for the month.

December elsewhere on the island

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