December is a very cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Santo Stefano, and not recommended. December is too cold for swimming in Santo Stefano for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Santo Stefano in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather.
December is a cold and wet month, with frequent rain showers and cloudy skies. The sea is cold and not suitable for swimming or sunbathing. Beach activities such as snorkeling, diving, surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing are not recommended due to the unfavorable weather conditions and rough seas. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
December is a cold month in Monopoli, with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 14°C. The beach at Santo Stefano is not crowded during this time, as it is not considered a suitable season for beach activities. There are no public holidays or special events that affect the crowd levels in December, apart from Christmas and New Year's Eve, which do not significantly impact beach visitation.
The average maximum temperature in Santo Stefano in December is 11°. The average maximum temperature is 15° in the previous month and 10° in the next month.
The average temperature in Santo Stefano in December is 8°. The average temperature ranges is 11° in the previous month and 7° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Santo Stefano in December is 4°. The minimum temperature is 8° in the previous month and 3° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Santo Stefano in December are 9.3 and there are 3.6 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Santo Stefano in December is typically 1.5 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Santo Stefano in December is 16.4° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.
The average total rainfall in Santo Stefano in December is 0.5cm and on average there are 11.7 rainy days in December making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Santo Stefano in December is 8° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 12° in the previous month and 7° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Santo Stefano in December is typically 96%. The maximum relative humidity is 96.4% in the previous month and 95.6% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Santo Stefano in December is typically 85.4%. The average relative humidity is 85.9% in the previous month and 85.4% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Santo Stefano in December is typically 27kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 26kmh in the previous month and 26kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Santo Stefano in December is typically 15kmh. The average wind speed is 14kmh in the previous month and 14kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Santo Stefano in December is from the North West.
