December in Florence averages highs of 12 °C (53 °F) and lows of 3 °C (38 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 8 h 56 min of daylight.
December weather in Florence at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is December a good time to visit Florence?
Tough month: cold and some rain. December is usually low season in Florence: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in December 2026
- Tue 8 Dec: Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) public holiday
- Fri 25 Dec: Christmas Day (Natale) public holiday
- Sat 26 Dec: St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Florence in December
December's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Ponte Vecchio and Oltrarno outdoors
- Piazzale Michelangelo — sunset outdoors
- Day trip to Chianti or Siena outdoors
- Uffizi Gallery — book a timed slot indoors
- Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome — climb needs a reservation indoors
- Accademia (David) indoors
Where to stay: Centro Storico for walking everywhere; Oltrarno or Santo Spirito for artisans and evenings.
What to pack for Florence in December
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 3 °C (38 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Florence costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–140 | €170–350 |
Excluding flights. December is usually low season in Florence: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
December in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice | 9° / 2° | 5 | Tough month |
| Rome | 14° / 5° | 8 | Tough month |
| Nice | 14° / 6° | 5 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is December a good time to visit Florence?
By the numbers, December is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 12 °C (53 °F) and about 10 rainy days. December is usually low season in Florence: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are April, September, October.
How warm is Florence in December?
Average highs are 12 °C (53 °F) and lows 3 °C (38 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Florence in December?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 104 mm in total. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Florence.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.