Venice weather in December
Venice in December averages 5°C (40°F), 60 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Venice, December is the second coldest and the fourth driest.
- Average temp
- 5°C (40°F)
1–8°C · 33–47°F
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.3 h
hours per day
What is Venice like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Venice in December?
A light rain jacket
About 60 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (33°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Venice is 4.7°C cooler than November and 35 mm drier than it, which averages 9°C (49°F).
December in Venice is 0.9°C warmer than January and 21 mm wetter than it, which averages 4°C (38°F).
Daylight in Venice in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 44 minutes in Venice, rising about 07:43 and setting about 16:28 local time.
December ends 11 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Venice has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Venice
Dates are a starting point for December.
Venice weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 38°F | 38 mm |
| February | 5°C / 41°F | 36 mm |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | 54 mm |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 78 mm |
| May | 19°C / 65°F | 91 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 75 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 65 mm |
| August | 25°C / 76°F | 74 mm |
| September | 19°C / 67°F | 106 mm |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 89 mm |
| November | 9°C / 49°F | 95 mm |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | 60 mm |
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FAQs about Venice in December
December climate averages for Venice, 1991–2020.
Venice averages 5°C (40°F) in December, ranging from about 1°C (33°F) at night to 8°C (47°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 60 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 5°C (40°F) against 4°C (38°F) in January — 0.9°C warmer.
December is 4.7°C cooler than November, and 35 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 44 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Venice.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:43 and sunset about 16:28 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 11 minutes shorter than it starts.
