Is December a good month to visit Italy?

Plain and simple: December may be the best time to visit some of Italy's most popular and heavily touristed destinations such as Venice or the Italian Riviera. Imagine all the picture-perfect beauty of Italy, but without the crowds and selfie sticks.



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Is December a good time to visit Italy? December is a great time to visit Italy if you're hoping to sightsee, visit museums and archaeological sites, like Pompeii, enjoy delicious food, and be amazed by some of the most beautiful landscapes and cities in the world!

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Whether you're visiting Rome in early December, mid-December, or at the end of December, I recommend packing plenty of layers, along with a warm jacket, scarf, hat and gloves. On this page you'll find: Dressing for the rain in Rome.

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The weather is pleasant during Portugal's winter. Despite it technically being winter in Portugal, the winter months stay pretty mild. The temperatures average between 10°C (50°F) and 17°C (62°F), the air is dry, there's plenty of sun, and little rain.

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April to June offers the best weather Often considered the best time to visit, spring offers the ideal mix of good climate and bearable tourism flows. Nature blooms as the snow melts in the mountains and the rolling hills of the central Italian countryside come to life after the chilly winter.

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Summer (June – August) is peak season in Italy. Peak season, particularly the months of July and August (and even extending into the first two weeks of September), is generally considered a very busy and expensive time to visit Italy's cities and major tourist areas like the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre.

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