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Lombardy Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lombardy, Italy in December.

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Bergamo Livigno Como Sirmione

Thinking about venturing to Lombardy, Italy this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Lombardy in December

Lombardy, Italy is a region in Italy. Lombardy, Italy has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Passo Stelvio at -6°C (21°F) to cold in Ostiglia at 9°C (48°F). At night it cools down to 2°C (36°F) in Ostiglia and -14°C (7°F) in Passo Stelvio.

For specific regional insights in Lombardy, Italy, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pegognaga with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Brallo di Pregola with 95 mm (3.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Lombardy in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Lombardy

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Lombardy, Italy?

Temperature range in Lombardy (December)

Precipitation variation in Lombardy (December)

Bergamo

In December Bergamo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bergamo →

Livigno

In December Livigno generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
102 hours
120 hours
Monthly snowfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Livigno →

Como

In December Como generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
57 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Como →

Sirmione

In December Sirmione generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
81 hours
94 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sirmione →

Desenzano del Garda

In December Desenzano del Garda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Desenzano del Garda →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lombardy in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bergamo 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Livigno -5°C (23°F) -14°C (7°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Como 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Sirmione 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Desenzano del Garda 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Menaggio 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Lombardy weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lombardy, Italy in December?

December in Lombardy, Italy brings poor weather. In Bergamo, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in Lombardy, Italy in December?

Daytime temperatures in Bergamo peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Lombardy, Italy get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lombardy, Italy during December, with Bergamo averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Lombardy, Italy?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bergamo, December may not be the ideal time to visit Lombardy, Italy.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Bergamo. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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