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Puglia in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Puglia in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 14 °C, and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
36/100 · #11
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Puglia · DecemberPhoto: User:Nikater · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 13 °C
- Sea
- 15 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 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 | 16 | 14 | 110 | 2.6 | 77 | 5.2 | 17 | 47 |
| December (selected) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 94 | 2.0 | 75 | 5.5 | 15 | 36 |
| January | 13 | 11 | 12 | 82 | 2.3 | 75 | 5.4 | 14 | 35 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (36/100)
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 | +11 | +3 °C | +3.1 °C | +0.1 | +16 mm | +0.6 h | +2.3 % | -0.3 m/s | +2.4 °C |
| January | -1 | -1.3 °C | -1.3 °C | -1.6 | -11.9 mm | +0.3 h | -0.1 % | ±0 m/s | -1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Puglia in December?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Puglia in December?
The sea is about 15 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Puglia in December?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 94 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Puglia?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Puglia. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.