Rimini in December: weather, sea and travel tips

Updated · WorldWeatherAI

Is December a good time to visit?

December in Rimini suits an interest in the city and Fellini’s cinema rather than beach warmth. Days average +11 °C and nights +8 °C. The trip calls for a willingness to accept cool and rainy days.

Weather in December

Early, mid and late December have similar average daytime temperatures. This gives little reason to choose one part of the month over another.

Water
+13 °C
Daytime air
+11 °C
Night-time air
+8 °C

Early, mid or late December?

Travel datesDayNightSea
1–10 December+11 °C+7 °C+14 °C
11–20 December+11 °C+7 °C+13 °C
21–31 December+11 °C+8 °C+12 °C

Days with precipitation in December

Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.

1–10 December52%
11–20 December27%
21–31 December27%

Water in December

Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +13 °C for the month. It averages +14 °C in the first ten days and +12 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rimini.

Rainfall in December

In December, the average is 11 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 6 to 14 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.

November, December or January: which should you choose?

Average air and sea temperatures by month
MonthDayNightSea
November+14 °C+11 °C+16 °C
December+11 °C+8 °C+13 °C
January+10 °C+6 °C+11 °C

November has warmer days than December. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. December and January have similar daytime temperatures.

The annual charts for Rimini compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at December, see the December charts and archive by year.

Things to do in December

  • A walk around the historic centre can continue across the pedestrian Tiberius Bridge towards Borgo San Giuliano. The waterside offers a view of the Roman bridge’s five stone arches.
  • Borgo San Giuliano is an option for a dry-day stroll. Murals on its façades depict Fellini and characters from his films.
  • Film lovers may enjoy the Fellini Museum. The displays in Sismondo Castle and Fulgor Palace offer indoor options for rain, while Malatesta Square forms the outdoor part of the route.
About the data

Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.