Have you ever been in Sicily in winter?

I can’t speak to Sicily Activities but I have been in Sicily in February and March. I don’t know where you live but Sicily’s winters are much, much milder than mine in Colorado. It did rain some but was never what I would consider parka cold. A change of shoes, layers and something waterproof over all should suffice. During the March trip, we had the benefit of lots of fresh orchard fruits and late winter vegetables. I realize you mentioned December specifically but maybe this will be of some little help. I think anytime you go to Sicily, with the possible exception of mid summer, would be a good time to visit. Have fun!!

We did Sicily tour in February. it was in the mid-upper '50s during the day; low '40s- upper '30s at night. Snow on the mountain tops, including Mt Etna. I'd read the cancellation clauses closely.

My first trip to Sicily was the week before Christmas. Nothing I had wanted to see or visit was closed though you have to remember that the sun sets early. Weather was beautiful with no rain. Walking the pedestrian shopping area of Catania while listening to multiple competing speaker systems blaring Christmas songs in English was a lot of fun. And being a Floridian, playing in the snow on Mt. Etna was great!

We went to Sicily for two weeks in Dec. 2014 - one of the Best Trips Ever. Glorious part of the world, great weather, culture(s), history, food! Weather was cool to cold, but fine with layers: my heaviest was a fleece jacket, versus the insulated
long jacket I've lived in other winters in mainland Italy. Search "Sicily" in this Forum, there'll be lots of info.

We were there once in late February, and I don't remember any unpleasant weather. I had a cardigan and windbreaker for outerwear.

We were in Sicily at Christmastime 2012. Towns were decorated with lights, sometimes just a shooting star fixture hanging over the main street, often a lot more. Presepi manger scene displays were a big attraction in many locations. Sights were open, and I understand a lot less crowded than they’d be in the summer - one of the best reasons to be there in December! We almost had the unmissable Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, with its amazing mosaics, all to ourselves. Walking to the entrance, we passed a long, long row of shuttered souvenir huts, which tells me how crowded it must be in the busy times of year!

Christmas Eve and Day were at the agriturismo from Rick Steves’ Sicily episode from over 20 years ago. Rustic, in a wonderful setting, and it served a fantastic Christmas mid-day dinner, attended by lots of local Sicilians there for the day, and a small handful of us tourists, who were staying there.

And visiting the ancient Greek temples at Agrigento, in the far south of Sicily, was pleasantly warm in December, but I understand it’s agonizingly hot in the summer. Winter’s a great time to visit Sicily - good weather, fantastic attractions, minimal crowds, and at Christmas, a special atmosphere. Be sure to visit Modica - wonderful town, exquisite food, and a Chocolate destination!

If I were ever to visit Sicily and my choice were between winter and summer, it would be in the winter. The temps were in the 50s and 60s during the day this past January. That is absolutely ideal. Plus no tourism masses in January.

I saw something about reimbursement for travel in Sicily to encourage returning tourists that refers to visitsicily.info. I have no idea though what it is. Good luck.

We were in Sicily in February 2019
. I was pleasantly surprised with milder winter weather than we get in the foothills of the Rockies. Packed light layers, remembered a hat and gloves, and a multi purpose wind/water repellant jacket. Best time to go anywhere (in my opinion) is off season...

Don't be surprised to see the local folks dressed in heavy down coats hats and gloves when its 50℉ or so. But I would take gloves and a hat too.

I also can't speak to visiting Sicily in Dec. nor Sicily Activities. We did spend 3 weeks in Oct. 2018, arriving Oct. 2, driving the island & loved it all. We enjoyed the fabulous weather & lots of outdoor dining too. I think Dec. would be a lovely & festive time to visit Sicily with less crowds and heat & dining inside those cozy restaurants would be perfecto!

Our first visit to Sicily was in late December/early January. Like several others have mentioned, we experienced mostly mildly pleasant weather, with highs in the upper 50’s to low 60’s. The local women seemed to find it an excuse to show off their full-length fur coats during the passegiata, but you can comfortably follow the suggestions of layers, including gloves, a scarf and a hat.
We found it was a great time for a trip. Some have mentioned the presepi. See as many as you can. They are a form of folk art.
If you can, be in Palermo on New Year’s Eve. It seemed like the whole town was out celebrating. People dressed in traditional garb, riding on horse-drawn carts, were roaming the streets tossing greeting cards to the crowds. In the main square, there was all sorts of entertainment happening; singers, dancers, jugglers,acrobats, etc. On the stroke of midnight, people cracked open their tipples and sang and drank. Great Fun!
January 6 is also a big holiday. We were in Taormina and attended a concert, in the cathedral, presented by an amateur choir. They were just wonderful, amateur only in the sense that they weren’t paid performers. Their repertoire included Negro spirituals, and White Christmas, (Bianco Natale) rendered in Italian.