December · Italy
Best time to visit Garda in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Garda in December
Average temperature 7°C, 58 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Garda scores 6.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Garda is a lakeside town on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, with a sheltered bay and a wooded hill above it.
December in Garda — middling scores, decent value
Expect 7°C (44°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 58 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Garda — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Garda in December?
- In December, Garda averages 7°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Garda?
- December earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Garda in December?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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