Venice weather in December (Veneto, Italy)

Is Venice a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Venice includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 10°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Venice in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 78 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Venice. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Venice, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 78 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 28%  

Where to go in Italy in December

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Venice.

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