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Venice, Veneto, Italy

Venice in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Venice are June, July, August and September. In December, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
6°C
Rainfall
33 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Venice is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 6°C with about 33mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Venice in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Palazzo Barzizza
Palazzo Barzizza is a restructured formerly Gothic-style palace located on the Canal Grande of Venice, adjacent to the Palazzo Giustinian Businello in the Sestiere of San Polo, Ven
Local food tour of Venice
Taste the signature dishes of Venice.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Venice in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Venice?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Venice's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Venice in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 6°C. Rainfall averages about 33mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Venice in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Venice in December?+

Popular things to do include Palazzo Barzizza, Local food tour of Venice and Central market & street-food lunch. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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