December · Italy
Best time to visit Cortina d'Ampezzo in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cortina d'Ampezzo in December
Average temperature -3°C, 46 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.1/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Cortina d'Ampezzo scores 9.1/10 for snow and ski travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around -3°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cortina d'Ampezzo sits in a Dolomite amphitheater of pink peaks, chic Corso Italia, and Olympic-caliber snow sports. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December in Cortina d'Ampezzo tops the year's climate scores
At -3°C (26°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
46 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.4 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cortina d'Ampezzo at 9.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cortina d'Ampezzo in December?
- In December, Cortina d'Ampezzo averages -3°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cortina d'Ampezzo?
- December earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cortina d'Ampezzo in December?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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