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Roma Weather in December

Roma in December

The short of it: Roma in December averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 14° · rain 86 mm · daylight 14 h 1 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & May

Thirty years of records give Roma an average December high of 28°, a low of 14° and some 86 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 1 min in mid-December, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Roma runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Nazareth, 11 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Roma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 1 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NazarethMaseru District11 km ENE27°13°94 mm
MazenodMaseru District14 km WNW28°14°84 mm
Mantsebo0019 km WSW28°14°84 mm
NakoMaseru District20 km SSE26°13°85 mm
SefikengBerea21 km NNE27°13°99 mm
Matsieng0023 km SW27°14°80 mm
RamabantaMaseru District26 km SSE27°14°80 mm
MaboteBerea26 km NW28°14°84 mm

The Almanac · Roma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Roma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°122 mm10 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
February27°14°104 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
March25°12°87 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April22°8°54 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May19°4°20 mm7 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°1°15 mm7 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°1°9.0 mm8 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°3°22 mm9 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°7°18 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°11°61 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
November26°12°82 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
December28°14°86 mm12 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Roma in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Roma in December?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Roma?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Roma in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 14 h 1 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 16 min.

Does it snow in Roma in December?

Hardly — December nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Roma in December?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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