What is the weather like in Matera in December?

Expect temperatures between 4°C and 12°C with 17% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Matera in December?

Matera in December scores 62/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs.

Who should visit Matera in December?

December in Matera is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples, Business travelers.

Matera Weather in December | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

12°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

4°C

Coolest around day 31

Rainy Days

0days

17% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

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Essential Travel Info for Matera

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Currency

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Language

Italian

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Driving

Right side

Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.643

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Key Connections

Milan Malpensa (MXP)

Rome Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino (FCO)

Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY)

Milan Linate (LIN)

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

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COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Italy. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Italy.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Italy.If rabies exposures occur while in Italy, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

Tick-borne Encephalitis

For travelers moving or traveling toTBE-endemic areasTBE vaccineis recommended for persons who will haveextensiveexposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

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Is December a Good Time to Visit Matera?

👌Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs(62/100)

Short Answer

Perfect travel weather awaits in Matera during December - 12°C highs, 82% humidity, and 17% rain probability make this an optimal time for outdoor activities.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Very high humidity

82% average humidity

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, Hantavirus

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

60% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 80/100 with romantic weather conditions
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Elderly travelers
82% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Matera in December averages 12°C with 17% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Matera in December

What are the temperatures in Matera in December?

Daytime highs average 12°C, nights drop to 4°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Matera in December?

Expect around 0 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Matera in December?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is December peak season in Matera?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Matera Weather in December

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