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

• NaplesHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 10 days
• South and islands, Italy · Naples, Amalfi, Puglia, Sicily, Sardiniafine

  Mild winters and hot, dry summers; sea swimming June to early October. Many coastal hotels and ferries shut November–March.

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 Naples, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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