Rome in December
Cold and calm for three weeks, then a sharp fill through Christmas week around the Vatican and the historic centre.
Is December a good time to visit Rome?
December is a middling month in Rome — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Immaculate Conception (8 December)
- Christmas at the Vatican
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 Rome, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Rome?
December is a middling month in Rome — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Rome in December?
Rome sits at roughly 56/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 8 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Rome in December?
Expect highs around 13°C and lows near 4°C in December, with about 9 wet days across the month.