Rome in December
Atmospheric and festive
The short answer
December is a good time to visit Rome.
Nativity scenes, lights and Rome in festive dress.
7/10 overall5–13°CModerate crowds€€€ (Moderate)
Weather6/10
Crowds7/10
Prices7/10
Events8/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 5–13°C
- Cool and often bright early in the month, wetter toward the end
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quiet until mid-month, then busy through the holiday fortnight
- Prices
- €€€ (Moderate)
- Moderate, spiking between Christmas and New Year
+Christmas gives Rome a particularly atmospheric feel.
–Cooler, wetter weather and increased demand around Christmas and New Year.
My tip for December
Come in the first two weeks for the atmosphere without the holiday surge in crowds and rates.
- Christmas markets
- Churches
- Food
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Rome, 8th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Rome in December
- Christmas & New Year
- Rome becomes particularly atmospheric around Christmas, with decorations, religious celebrations and increased demand around the holidays.
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