Weather forecast for the Cammino di San Benedetto in December

In December, the Cammino di San Benedetto is cold and changeable, with many overcast days punctuated by showers and brief brighter spells. Daytime highs commonly reach 5–14°C, while colder sections often start near or below 0°C. Higher elevations can see snow during colder outbreaks, whereas lower valleys tend to get rain. Wet fronts at times bring heavy daily totals around 30–40 mm, and in a few spots even over 70 mm, but there are also quieter windows with partly cloudy or mainly clear skies. Overall, conditions alternate between drizzle, light rain, occasional heavier bursts, and wintry episodes on the uplands.

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Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Norcia
End date
Dec 16
End town
Montecassino
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
16
Total distance
299 km
Daily distance
18.7 km
Average high
10°C
Average low
2°C
Average precipitation
4.2 mm/day

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Umbria

Norcia begins with frequent overcast, drizzle, and light rain, with occasional partly cloudy breaks. Highs typically sit around 8–13°C and lows range from about -3 to 7°C. Daily rainfall is often light but can approach 20 mm in stronger pulses.

Cascia stays unsettled with overcast skies, drizzle, and rain. When temperatures dip, snow becomes possible, especially overnight, with highs 6–14°C and lows -2–7°C. Heavier episodes can deliver 10–30 mm in a day.

Monteleone di Spoleto, at higher elevation, sees mixed precipitation with several snow events interspersed with drizzle and rain. Highs run 3–13°C and lows -2–6°C. Wet spells often bring around 3–11 mm, with occasional heavier bursts near 10 mm.

Lazio

Leonessa remains variable, alternating light to moderate snow with drizzle and rain, and occasional clear intervals. Highs range 2–13°C, lows -3–7°C. Most days are lightly wet, though some reach around 14 mm.

Poggio Bustone is often overcast with passing showers; a colder snap can bring snowfall. Highs 6–14°C and lows -5–9°C are typical. Rain events can be intense, locally 10–28 mm or more.

Rieti tends toward grey skies and intermittent drizzle, with highs 7–15°C and lows -1–7°C. Longer rainbands can deliver about 38 mm in a day; otherwise totals are modest.

Rocca Sinibalda sees skies shifting from overcast to partly cloudy, with light precipitation common. Brief snow is possible when lows dip below 0°C. Highs run 5–14°C and lows -3–9°C.

Castel di Tora alternates calm, clear spells with wet episodes. Highs are 9–15°C and lows -1–8°C. Snow can occur, while frontal passages can produce 10–38 mm in a day.

Orvinio, higher again, brings mixed rain and snow. Highs 2–11°C and lows -5–6°C are typical. Heavy snowfall can occur, and rainy days often total 3–12 mm.

Mandela oscillates from clear to overcast with intermittent showers. Highs 5–14°C and lows -5–10°C. Heavy rain can peak near 38 mm, and occasional snow appears in colder outbreaks.

Subiaco features frequent cloud with some bright breaks. Highs 5–12°C and lows -8–5°C. Light snow is possible, and a vigorous rain day can reach around 32 mm.

Trevi nel Lazio has a wintry feel with persistent overcast. Highs 3–12°C and lows -5–9°C. Light snow appears at times, and rainy pulses can total about 19 mm.

Collepardo alternates light snow and rain under often overcast skies. Highs 4–14°C and lows -4–4°C. The wettest passages can deliver roughly 14–37 mm in a day.

Casamari stays mostly cloudy between brief clear periods. Highs 4–14°C and lows -5–8°C. Several rainy days can bring 18–42 mm.

Arpino sees wide temperature swings, with highs 1–14°C and lows -9–8°C. Rain dominates, and heavy downpours can occur, including events over 70 mm.

Roccasecca is changeable with light drizzle and overcast periods. Highs 2–16°C and lows -7–10°C. Most days are lightly wet, but a frontal passage can drop around 35 mm.

Montecassino can turn distinctly wintry. Highs vary from -1 to 15°C, with lows -12–8°C. Expect alternating clear or overcast days, snow during cold snaps, and rain otherwise, sometimes reaching about 16 mm.

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