December weather forecast
Venice, Italy

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Venice, Italy, with an average temperature ranging between min 0.6°C (33.1°F) and max 7.4°C (45.3°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a fresh 11.6°C (52.9°F) in November to a chilly 7.4°C (45.3°F). The average low-temperature, in December, is 0.6°C (33.1°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Venice, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 748mm (29.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Venice, Italy, the average seawater temperature in December is 13.3°C (55.9°F).
Note: At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 47min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of December, in Venice, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Venice, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Venice are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interpret into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.