Sardinia in December
Mild December
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a below-average month in Sardinia.
December is calm and mild, with Christmas in the towns.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–16°C
- Mild, around 16°C, with rain.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €€
- Low rates.
+Mild days and local Christmas.
–Few direct flights.
My tip for December
Fly into Cagliari, which keeps the most winter routes.
- Food
- Walking
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Sardinia, 10th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Sardinia in December
- Winter closures
- Most resorts close. Cagliari stays open year round.
November–March
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Weather
Weather in Sardinia in December
In December Sardinia averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 55 mm of rain or snow over 8 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Cagliari Elmas Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Sardinia in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Sardinia?
- December is a below-average month in Sardinia. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Sardinia overall (10 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Mild days and local Christmas. The main downside: Few direct flights.
- What is the weather like in Sardinia in December?
- Average highs are around 16°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 55 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Mild, around 16°C, with rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Sardinia crowded in December?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Sardinia in December?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Low rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Sardinia?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (December ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Sardinia in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — few direct flights.
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