December in Venice averages highs of 9 °C (48 °F) and lows of 2 °C (36 °F), with about 5 rainy days and 8 h 44 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 11 °C (52 °F).
December weather in Venice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is December a good time to visit Venice?
Tough month: cold and some rain. December is usually low season in Venice: 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 Venice in December
December's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Grand Canal by vaporetto — line 1 end to end outdoors
- Rialto Market — mornings, closed Sundays outdoors
- Murano and Burano — half-day by boat outdoors
- St Mark's Basilica and Square — book a skip-the-line slot indoors
- Doge's Palace — Bridge of Sighs from inside indoors
- Gallerie dell'Accademia indoors
Where to stay: San Marco or San Polo to be in the centre; Cannaregio for value and evenings; Dorsoduro for quiet.
What to pack for Venice in December
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 2 °C (36 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Venice costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €70–160 | €200–420 |
Excluding flights. December is usually low season in Venice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
December in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 12° / 3° | 10 | Tough month |
| Munich | 6° / -1° | 10 | Tough month |
| Rome | 14° / 5° | 8 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is December a good time to visit Venice?
By the numbers, December is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 9 °C (48 °F) and about 5 rainy days. December is usually low season in Venice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are June, September, October.
How warm is Venice in December?
Average highs are 9 °C (48 °F) and lows 2 °C (36 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 11 °C (52 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Venice in December?
Expect about 5 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 60 mm in total. It is the 3rd driest month of the year in Venice.
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.