Florence in December
Cold and calm, with a German-style market on Santa Croce and a busy few days either side of the New Year.
Is December a good time to visit Florence?
December is a middling month in Florence — crowds around 50/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Immaculate Conception (8 December)
- Christmas market in Piazza Santa Croce
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Florence, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Florence?
December is a middling month in Florence — crowds around 50/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Florence in December?
Florence sits at roughly 50/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 15 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Florence in December?
Expect highs around 10°C and lows near 2°C in December, with about 8 wet days across the month.