When to go · December
Italy in December
Workable but with caveats
Christmas markets
Daytime high
12°C
54°F
Overnight low
4°C
39°F
Rainfall
80 mm
moderate
Crowd levels
low
quiet
Prices
low
value window
What to expect in Italy in December
December brings cool weather to Italy, with daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and overnight lows near 4°C (39°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 80 mm of rainfall on average. Christmas markets.
December is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs June–August, for context.
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