2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Venice in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Venice. Venice has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 9°C, lows of 3°C, and approximately 14 rainy days per month.

Avg High

9°C

Avg Low

3°C

Rainy days

14days

Daylight

8.7h

Is December a good time to visit Venice?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:44 AM

Sunset

4:29 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 9°C 0°C 2 Good
February 12°C 3°C 1 Good
March 13°C 5°C 9 Good
April 19°C 9°C 5 Excellent (best)
May 22°C 14°C 14 Excellent (best)
June 25°C 17°C 15 Excellent (best)
July 28°C 20°C 6 Good
August 29°C 21°C 11 Good
September 25°C 17°C 10 Excellent (best)
October 18°C 10°C 15 Excellent (best)
November 13°C 6°C 1 Good
December 9°C 3°C 14 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Venice? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Venice, with average highs of 9°C and around 14 rainy days.

What should I pack for Venice in December? +

With highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C in {month}, we recommend: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Does it rain a lot in Venice in December? +

Venice typically sees around 14 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Venice in December? +

In December, Venice gets approximately 8.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Venice? +

No, December is not peak season in Venice. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Venice? +

The best months to visit Venice are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Rome)

Last Updated: January 2026

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