December · Italy
Best time to visit Padua in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Padua in December
Average temperature 6°C, 43 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Padua scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 43 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Padua holds Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel, Europe’s oldest botanical garden, and a vast arcaded market square. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December in Padua — workable with trade-offs
Expect 6°C (42°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 43 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.5/10 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Padua — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Padua in December?
- In December, Padua averages 6°C, 43 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Padua?
- December earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Padua in December?
- Expect about 43 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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