December · Italy
Best time to visit Mantua in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mantua in December
Average temperature 6°C, 59 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Mantua scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lakeside Gonzaga palaces and Mantegna frescoes reward visits from April through October, with spring and early autumn best for mist-free views over the Po plain.
December in Mantua — off-season conditions
December averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mantua in December?
- In December, Mantua averages 6°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Mantua?
- December earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mantua in December?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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