Rome vs Milan

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Rome edges ahead as the better destination in December. Rome offers 1 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Milan sees 6 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Rome sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Milan is cooler at 7°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in December. Milan receives 5 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Rome reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

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 8°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 80 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Milan sees 74 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 1 rain day and 6 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.