Venice vs Rome

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Rome edges ahead as the better destination in December. Rome offers 1 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Venice sees 6 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Venice is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. Rome is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in December. Venice receives 5 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.

Rome averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

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.

Rome sees 80 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 1 rain day and 1 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.