The Dolomites weather in December
Thinking about venturing to the Dolomites this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Dolomites in December?
The Dolomites is a region in Italy. December in the Dolomites generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Brunico at -1°C to cold in Rovereto at 6°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Rovereto and -11°C in Brunico. In many areas in Italy, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ortisei with an average of 67 mm to high snow/rainfall in Feltre with 103 mm. The city Canazei usually sees around 86 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Dolomites in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Dolomites climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Dolomites?
Canazei
In December Canazei generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ortisei
In December Ortisei generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cortina dʼAmpezzo
In December Cortina dʼAmpezzo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Merano
In December Merano generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bolzano
In December Bolzano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Dolomites, in Italy.
Is December the best time to visit the Dolomites?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Dolomites due to the typically poor weather in Canazei.
On average, the best time to visit the Dolomites is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Canazei. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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