Rome vs Nice

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Nice edges ahead as the better destination in December. Nice offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Rome sees 7 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Nice 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.

Nice averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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.

Nice sees 83 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Nice the drier option by 3 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.