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Italy in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What December is actually like in Italy — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 14°C
- Average low
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 85mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 10th warmest month of Italy's year. The 2nd wettest month, at 12% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 8, 2026 Immacolata Concezione · Immaculate Conception
- December 25, 2026 Natale · Christmas Day
- December 26, 2026 Santo Stefano · Saint Stephen's Day
On in December
- Next Gen ATP Finals: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Reggio Calabria)
- Christmas in Rome
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Rome, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.