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Elba in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Elba in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 14 °C, and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
41/100 · #11
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Elba · DecemberPhoto: Biblioteca Centrale del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 12 °C
- Sea
- 16 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 75 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 17 | 15 | 13 | 110 | 2.2 | 75 | 5.0 | 18 | 49 |
| December (selected) | 14 | 12 | 11 | 69 | 1.7 | 75 | 5.1 | 16 | 41 |
| January | 13 | 11 | 9 | 48 | 2.0 | 75 | 5.0 | 15 | 41 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (41/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +8 | +2.9 °C | +2.9 °C | +1.9 | +41.9 mm | +0.5 h | +0.3 % | -0.1 m/s | +2.4 °C |
| January | ±0 | -1.3 °C | -1.4 °C | -2.4 | -20.4 mm | +0.3 h | -0.1 % | -0.1 m/s | -1.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Elba in December?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 12 °C.
Can you swim in Elba in December?
The sea is about 16 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Elba in December?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 69 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Elba?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Elba. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.