Florence in December

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Christmas markets in Bolzano and Merano, cribs (presepi) in Naples; ski season opens around 8 December.

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatInside Florence's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• MayGreatInside Florence's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Florence's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• SeptemberGreatInside Florence's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

• FlorenceHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 9 days
• Central Italy, Italy · Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Romecool

  Rome and Florence reach 35–40 °C (95–104 °F) in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.Rome and Florence reach 95–104 °F (35–40 °C) in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas and St Stephen's Day big impact

  25–26 Dec · Italy

  Most shops, museums and many restaurants shut on the 25th; papal Christmas Mass in Rome.

• Patron saints (Rome 29 Jun, Florence and Turin 24 Jun, Naples 19 Sep, Milan 7 Dec)

  Local saints' days · Italy

  City holidays with processions; offices shut in that city only.

Crowds · Italy overall

Medium

Prices · Italy overall

Medium

Italy overall: Christmas markets in Bolzano and Merano, cribs (presepi) in Naples; ski season opens around 8 December.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Florence, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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