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Italy in December

Weather, crowds and prices in Italy in December — and where in the country to go.

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A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what December looks like across Italy, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
12°
Average low 5°
Crowds
Low
38/100
Prices
$
low season
Rainfall
Moderate
Cool
Italy

Where to go in Italy in December

Ranked by how December scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

1 Rome, Italy Rome 13° · $$ · Cool, nativity scenes, holiday crowds Fair 2 Venice, Italy Venice 8° · $$ · Cold and quiet before the holiday season's brief bump Fair 3 Amalfi Coast, Italy Amalfi Coast 14° · $ · Cool and quiet, festive only at Christmas Quiet

Italy weather in December

Typical conditions in Italy during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Italy

Taken across the whole country, October · February · May tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Italy in December?

Typical conditions in Italy during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 12°C with lows near 5°C.

Where should you go in Italy in December?

Rome, Venice, Amalfi Coast.

What is the best month to visit Italy?

October, February, May.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.