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When to go · December

Italy in December

A solid time to go

Book Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's months ahead; Alpine ski resorts open mid-month.

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Daytime high

13°C

55°F

Overnight low

4°C

39°F

Rainfall

97 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Italy in December

December brings cool weather to Italy, with daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and overnight lows near 4°C (39°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 97 mm of rainfall on average. Book Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's months ahead; Alpine ski resorts open mid-month..

Crowds are manageable in December — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

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