New York vs Rome

New York and Rome are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

New York is on the cooler side at 4°C, requiring warmer clothing. Rome is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, New York is the stronger choice in December.

New York reaches an average high of 4°C (39°F) and drops to -8°C (18°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Rome averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 11°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

New York receives approximately 30 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Rome sees 80 mm over 7 rain days. That makes New York the drier option by 4 rain days and 50 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.