Rome vs Milan

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Milan edges ahead as the better destination in December. Milan offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Rome sees 6 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Rome is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Milan is cooler at 7°C.

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

Rome reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Milan averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. There is a notable 5°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.

Rome receives approximately 92 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Milan sees 74 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Milan the drier option by 3 rain days and 18 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.