Matera Weather in December

What's the weather like in Matera (Basilicate) in December 2024?

The climate in Matera during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Matera and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Matera weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.1°C 51.9°F
Nightly temperature 4.2°C 39.5°F
Average temperature 7.6°C 45.7°F
Daily sunshine 4.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 69 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 15.8°C 60.5°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Matera with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Matera

Matera average temperature in December

December rainfall

Matera average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Matera average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Matera in December 2024.

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Matera weather stats

Matera weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28°C 82.4°F
Driest month: July 26mm 1ins
Sunniest month: July 11.1hrs
Coldest month: January 9.6°C 49.3°F
Wettest month: December 69mm 2.7ins
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