Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Venice | Vienna | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 8°C (46°F)▲ | 4°C (39°F) | Venice |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 3°C (37°F)▲ | -2°C (28°F) | Venice |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days▲ | 9 days | Venice |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 79 mm | 39 mm▲ | Vienna |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 6h/day▲ | 4h/day | Venice |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h▲ | 19 km/h | Venice |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Venice edges ahead as the better destination in December. Venice offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Vienna sees 4 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.
Venice is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. Vienna is cooler at 4°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Venice is the stronger choice in December. Venice receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Venice reaches an average high of 8°C (46°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Vienna averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.
Venice receives approximately 79 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Vienna sees 39 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Venice the drier option by 1 rain day and 40 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 8°C, lows of 3°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 4°C, lows of -2°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Venice | Vienna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 8d | 3°C | 8d |
| Feb | 9°C | 8d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 12°C | 8d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 16°C | 10d | 16°C | 9d |
| May | 21°C | 10d | 20°C | 12d |
| Jun | 25°C | 9d | 24°C | 12d |
| Jul | 27°C | 8d | 26°C | 12d |
| Aug | 27°C | 9d | 26°C | 10d |
| Sep | 23°C | 10d | 20°C | 9d |
| Oct | 18°C | 11d | 15°C | 9d |
| Nov | 13°C | 11d | 9°C | 9d |
| Dec | 8°C | 8d | 4°C | 9d |
Venice Weather in December
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