Venice vs Vienna

Venice and Vienna are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Venice is on the cooler side at 1°C, requiring warmer clothing. Vienna is cooler at 4°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Venice is the stronger choice in December. Vienna receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Venice reaches an average high of 1°C (34°F) and drops to -11°C (12°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and 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 3°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 30 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Vienna sees 39 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Venice the drier option by 6 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.