December · Italy
Best time to visit Lake Garda in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Garda in December
Average temperature 5°C, 55 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Lake Garda scores 4.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Italy's largest lake pairs olive groves and mountain trails best from April through June and September, when mild weather suits ferries, windsurfing, and lakeside cycling.
December in Lake Garda: expect compromises
Expect 5°C (41°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.6/10 on the same scale — 11th 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 mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Lake Garda — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lake Garda in December?
- In December, Lake Garda averages 5°C, 55 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lake Garda?
- December earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lake Garda in December?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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