What to expect in Naples in December
December is a mixed month in Naples. You get 14° / 6°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Naples weather in December
Typical conditions in Naples during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 14°C 57°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C 43°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 54/100 |
| Total rainfall | 112 mm4.4 in |
| Rainy days | 10 |
| Sea temperature | 17°C 62°F |
| Daylight | 9 h 16 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 14°C with lows near 6°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Naples — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 14°C by day and about 6°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
Costs in December sit around the yearly average for Naples — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 41% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Feast of San Gennaro, Christmas on Via San Gregorio Armeno while you’re there.
- Feast of San Gennaro — Crowds gather in Naples Cathedral on September 19, and again in May and December, to watch for the liquefaction of the patron saint's blood.
- Christmas on Via San Gregorio Armeno — The workshops of this old-town street sell handmade nativity figures, a Neapolitan Christmas tradition.
Naples in December compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 22° / 12° | Moderate | $$ | 56 |
| November | 17° / 8° | Low | $ | 62 |
| December · This month | 14° / 6° | Moderate | $$ | 54 |
| January | 13° / 4° | Low | $ | 60 |
| February | 14° / 5° | Low | $ | 62 |
These months score higher for Naples on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in December
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in December.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
