Venice in December
Genuinely quiet for three weeks, then hotels fill and the piazza hosts one extremely crowded New Year’s Eve.
Is December a good time to visit Venice?
December is a middling month in Venice — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas
- New Year’s Eve in St Mark’s Square
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 Venice, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Venice?
December is a middling month in Venice — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Venice in December?
Venice sits at roughly 56/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 12 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Venice in December?
Expect highs around 8°C and lows near 1°C in December, with about 6 wet days across the month.