Etna in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Etna in december 2026
The weather in Etna in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 57.3cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
21%
8%
5%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
24%
15%
5%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
15%
13%
9%
Weather at 3am
45°F
59%
17%
9%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Etna in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Etna in december.
The climate of Etna in december is tolerable
The weather in december in Etna is quite dry (with 2.8in of rainfall over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 4.8in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city this month, but it is livable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 56°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Etna is 50°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Etna in the month of december with a maximum record of 70°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2021.
Day length in Etna in december is 09:34. Sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset is at 16:42.
With a correct climate, december is okay (but not the best) to go there in Sicily.
Etna: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Etna forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in Sicily?
If you want to go to Sicily in december, there are destinations with better weather than Etna:
In december, Marsala, Trapani, Egadi Islands, Erice, Isola di Ustica and Menfi have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Etna in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 57.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.41km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:42 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:34 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Etna in december 2025:
43°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 54°F
47°F to 58°F
43°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
41°F to 59°F
41°F to 58°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
41°F to 50°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 56°F
40°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
41°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Sicily in december
Cities near Etna:
| Taormina in december | tolerable weather |
| Catane in december | tolerable weather |
| Cerami in december | tolerable weather |
| Capo d'Orlando in december | tolerable weather |
| Augusta in december | tolerable weather |
| Enna in december | tolerable weather |
| Messina in december | tolerable weather |
| Caltagirone in december | tolerable weather |
| Syracuse in december | tolerable weather |
| Lipari (Aeolian Islands) in december | tolerable weather |
| Caltanissetta in december | tolerable weather |
| Riserva Naturale Cavagrande del Cassibile in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Etna in december:
Weather data for Etna for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Etna. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Etna can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Etna.