Florence · Italy
December
Christmas markets and an uncrowded Uffizi — cold and damp, but with genuine winter charm.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Florence — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
9.8°C
Low
3°C
Rain
72mm
Sun
3.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How December scores in Florence
Weather
Average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in December
- ↑Christmas markets in Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza della Repubblica add festive atmosphere to the city
- ↑Uffizi accessible with short notice bookings right up until Christmas week
- ↑City dressed for Christmas: presepi (nativity scenes) in every church, mulled wine at outdoor stalls
What you sacrifice
- ↓9–10°C highs with cold, wet conditions — outdoor sightseeing requires proper winter clothing
- ↓Christmas week (23–27 Dec) sees a crowd and price spike from European visitors — book accommodation early
- ↓Short days (9hrs daylight) mean the city is dark by 17:00, limiting late afternoon sightseeing
How December compares to September (best month)
| Factor | December | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 9 |
| Value | 8 | 6 |
| Crowds | 8 | 7 |
December in other destinations
Lisbon (14.4°C)Barcelona (13.8°C)Tokyo (12°C)Bali (30.3°C)Santorini (14.5°C)Paris (6.9°C)New York (5.1°C)Marrakech (18.1°C)Amsterdam (6.4°C)Maldives (30°C)Rome (11.7°C)Bangkok (30.4°C)Istanbul (9.4°C)Vienna (3°C)Seoul (3.7°C)Dubrovnik (11.6°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.5°C)Kyoto (11.3°C)Phuket (31.8°C)Cape Town (25.6°C)Prague (3°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (21°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (30°C)London (8°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (2°C)Tulum (28°C)Dubai (25°C)Singapore (30°C)Hoi An (24°C)Chiang Mai (27.5°C)Miami (25.6°C)Queenstown (21°C)Madrid (9.5°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Florence, not across destinations. Methodology →