Monthly climate guide
Venice weather in December
With highs near 9°C (49°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), December feels cool in Venice. Rainfall averages about 67 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- December is among Venice's three coolest months.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 73%.
- Good walking weather for combining Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square & Basilica in one day.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
Avg high
9°C
49°F
Avg low
5°C
41°F
Rainfall
67 mm
some rain
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
73%
cloud · often cloudy
Venice weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | 4°C / 39°F | 52 mm | 80% | 74% |
| February | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 91 mm | 79% | 70% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 44°F | 80 mm | 77% | 58% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 52°F | 65 mm | 73% | 58% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 15°C / 59°F | 108 mm | 72% | 60% |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 20°C / 68°F | 76 mm | 69% | 51% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 72 mm | 64% | 45% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 80 mm | 64% | 40% |
| September | 25°C / 76°F | 18°C / 65°F | 88 mm | 69% | 53% |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 14°C / 56°F | 96 mm | 75% | 63% |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 9°C / 49°F | 112 mm | 81% | 71% |
| December | 9°C / 49°F | 5°C / 41°F | 67 mm | 81% | 73% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December a good time to visit Venice?
Our Venice guide recommends: April to June or September to October — November through early spring brings a higher risk of acqua alta flooding.
Check the city's official tide forecast if visiting outside summer — acqua alta can close low-lying squares with little notice.
Best time to visit Venice →Other Italy cities in December
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Venice in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Venice?
December is cool in Venice, with highs around 9°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Venice in December?
Average highs are about 9°C (49°F) and average lows about 5°C (41°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Venice in December?
Venice typically gets around 67 mm of rain in December — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
April to June or September to October — November through early spring brings a higher risk of acqua alta flooding.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Venice (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.