Amalfi Coast in December
Lights without the crowds
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is one of the weakest months in Amalfi Coast.
December has festive lights in Salerno's Luci d'Artista and a few open hotels around Christmas, but most of the coast stays closed.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–15°C
- Cool and unsettled, with rain and some clear days.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- €€
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Festive lights in Salerno and Amalfi.
–Wet weather and limited services.
My tip for December
Salerno's lights are the main draw; stay there for the best choice.
- Festive lights
- Quiet stay
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Amalfi Coast, 9th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Amalfi Coast in December
- Seasonal closures
- Many hotels, beach clubs and seasonal ferry routes close or reduce service.
November–March
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Weather
Weather in Amalfi Coast in December
In December Amalfi Coast averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 150 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 150 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: globopix (Salerno station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Amalfi Coast in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
- December is one of the weakest months in Amalfi Coast. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Amalfi Coast overall (9 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Festive lights in Salerno and Amalfi. The main downside: Wet weather and limited services.
- What is the weather like in Amalfi Coast in December?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 150 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Cool and unsettled, with rain and some clear days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Amalfi Coast crowded in December?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Amalfi Coast in December?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Amalfi Coast?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (December ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Amalfi Coast in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — wet weather and limited services.
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