Month guide · Amalfi Coast · Italy
Amalfi Coast in December
What December is really like in Amalfi Coast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.3 hours of daylight. Low season with Christmas lights and nativity scenes; nearby Salerno's light installations draw evening visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Amalfi Coast: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with November (18°C (64°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 16:36
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but wet and very quiet, with many hotels and ferry routes closed; Christmas lights and nativity scenes add some festive life.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
- Luci d'Artista — art light installations in Salerno (usually November–January)
- Underwater nativity scene in the Emerald Grotto (December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Ravello
Villa Rufolo
Built by a wealthy Ravello family in the 13th century, Villa Rufolo has a Moorish-style cloister, a tall tower and terraced gardens looking down over the coast.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Experience · Positano and Amalfi harbours
Boat trip along the coast
A shared half-day trip on a small wooden gozzo gives swimming stops without the cost of a private charter; trips are cancelled when the sea is rough.
- Time needed
- 3–8 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Garden · Ravello
Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity
At the tip of Ravello's ridge, a 15-minute walk through quiet lanes from the main square, Villa Cimbrone's gardens end at the Terrace of Infinity, a belvedere lined with marble busts hanging above the Gulf of Salerno.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Furore
Fiordo di Furore
There is almost no parking at the bridge, so come by SITA bus or by boat.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Photo spot
- Nature
- Free
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 7°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Amalfi Coast in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Low season with Christmas lights and nativity scenes; nearby Salerno's light installations draw evening visitors.
+How warm is Amalfi Coast in December?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amalfi Coast in December?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.