Amalfi Coast · Italy
December
Winter quiet with Christmas atmosphere — the presepe tradition and empty village lanes.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Amalfi Coast — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
13°C
Low
7°C
Rain
110mm
Sun
3.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How December scores in Amalfi Coast
Weather
Below average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in December
- ↑Christmas presepe (nativity scenes): elaborate living nativity displays set into the cliff faces and grottos — a tradition unique to the Campania coast
- ↑Amalfi's Duomo at Christmas: the cathedral and Piazza del Duomo atmospheric and uncrowded — the historic centre at its most accessible
- ↑Budget accommodation for those who find open properties: prices near January lows for the few weeks before Christmas
What you sacrifice
- ↓110mm of rain: similar to November — winter conditions persist with limited outdoor activity
- ↓Many businesses closed from early December through February — dining options severely restricted outside the main towns
- ↓Cold evenings and short days: the outdoor terrace culture is absent, and the coast's defining appeal is largely inaccessible
How December compares to May (best month)
| Factor | December | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 9 |
| Value | 8 | 6 |
| Crowds | 9 | 6 |
December in other destinations
Lisbon (14.4°C)Barcelona (13.8°C)Tokyo (12°C)Bali (30.3°C)Santorini (14.5°C)Paris (6.9°C)New York (5.1°C)Marrakech (18.1°C)Amsterdam (6.4°C)Maldives (30°C)Rome (11.7°C)Bangkok (30.4°C)Istanbul (9.4°C)Vienna (3°C)Seoul (3.7°C)Dubrovnik (11.6°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.5°C)Kyoto (11.3°C)Phuket (31.8°C)Cape Town (25.6°C)Prague (3°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Amalfi Coast, not across destinations. Methodology →