Palmanova in December

Outside the best window (check). 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:

• MarchGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Italy: Spring starts in the south and Rome; Easter can fall late March — check the date; coastal hotels still reopening.
• AprilGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Italy: Easter and 25 April make Rome and Florence busy; Venice's day-tripper fee starts on peak days; ideal walking weather.
• MayGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Italy: The best month for most of Italy: warm, green, sea almost swimmable in the south; 1 May and 2 June long weekends fill trains.
• JuneGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Italy: Beach season opens; Dolomite lifts start late in the month; cities get hot from mid-June.

• PalmanovaHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 7 days

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.

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 Palmanova, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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