Como in December 2026 sees an average high of 9.5°C and a low of 2.8°C, with 7 rain days bringing 79 mm of precipitation. Daylight on the 15th runs to 8 hours 41 minutes, narrowing toward the year's shortest day on the 21st. It's the driest month of the year by rain-day count and the least sunny, so expect cool, often grey conditions with the lake providing quiet, atmospheric walks rather than warm afternoons. December suits travellers who want a calm, low-key lakeside visit over the holidays rather than sunshine or swimming weather.
December in Como at a glance
- Temperature
- Average high 9.5 °C, average low 2.8 °C — the 11th warmest month of the year.
- Rain
- 7 days with at least 1 mm, 79 mm in total — the driest month by rain days.
- Sunshine
- The least sunny month of Como's year (relative ranking — modelled data overstates absolute hours).
- Daylight
- 8 h 41 min on December 15 (8 h 54 min on the 1st, 8 h 44 min on the last day); the shortest day of the year is December 21 (8 h 40 min).
- Crowds
- Quiet: visitor nights in the region run at 0.7× an average month. Busiest month August, quietest January (Eurostat, 2022–2025).
- Verdict
- The best months for Como are May, June, September; December is for travellers who don't mind the cold.
- Source
- ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; daylight computed for the city's latitude; crowds from Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation (region by month).
What Como is like in December
December sits well below November's 12.5°C high and just above January's 8.7°C, with fewer rain days than November's 11 but one more than January's 8 — a steady, cool, damp-but-driest stretch of the year. It's also ranked the least sunny month, so grey skies are common even on the 7 days that don't see rain. Among nearby towns, Milan runs cooler at 7.9°C with the same 8 rain days, Turin is drier still at 6 rain days with a 7.6°C high, while Interlaken and Lucerne see more rain (14 and 15 days respectively) and Zermatt is coldest of all at 0.8°C with 13 rain days. Daylight shortens from 8h54m on the 1st to 8h40m at the solstice on the 21st, leaving short afternoons for sightseeing.
The month brings Immaculate Conception on 8 December, then Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day on 25 and 26 December, with school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France overlapping from around 19–20 December into early January. Visitor numbers in the region run at 0.7 times an average month, quieter than August's peak and just above January's low point, so the waterfront stays calm outside the holiday dates. With cool, often damp weather and the least sunshine of the year, it's a month for lakeside strolls between showers, museum and café time, and early evenings by the water rather than long outdoor days.
Flights to Como in December 2026
| From | Lowest fare found |
|---|---|
| London | €19 |
| Paris | €21 |
| Berlin | €21 |
| Amsterdam | €65 |
| Stockholm | €19 |
| New York | €259 |
Lowest fares found in recent flight searches (Aviasales), collected 8 November 2026. A guide to price level only — fares change daily and may not be available when you search.
Where else to go in December: warmest, driest and least crowded cities →
Where to stay in December
Holidays in December 2026
- 8 Dec
- Immaculate Conception — public holiday in Italy
- 25 Dec
- Christmas Day — public holiday in Italy
- 26 Dec
- St. Stephen's Day — public holiday in Italy
- Germany
- School holidays 19 Dec – 12 Jan (dates vary by region) — expect more visitors from there.
- Netherlands
- School holidays 19 Dec – 3 Jan (dates vary by region) — expect more visitors from there.
- France
- School holidays 20 Dec – 3 Jan (dates vary by region) — expect more visitors from there.
December in nearby cities
The numbers side by side
| City | Distance | Avg high | Avg low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como | — | 9.5 °C | 2.8 °C | 7 |
| Milan | 40 km | 7.9 °C | 1.2 °C | 8 |
| Zermatt | 106 km | 0.8 °C | −5.4 °C | 13 |
| Interlaken | 135 km | 8.3 °C | 2.6 °C | 14 |
| Turin | 136 km | 7.6 °C | −1 °C | 6 |
| Lucerne | 150 km | 5.8 °C | 0.7 °C | 15 |
Tips for December
- Pack layers and a waterproof jacket for the 7 rain days and lows near 2.8°C.
- Plan outdoor time for midday, since daylight on the 15th is just 8 hours 41 minutes and shrinks further toward the 21st.
- Book ahead if you're travelling around 8, 25 or 26 December, or into the school-holiday window from about 19 December through early January.
- For slightly drier conditions nearby, Turin sees just 6 rain days this month, fewer than Como's 7.
Hotels in Como
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Frequently asked
Is Como worth visiting in December?
Yes if you want a quiet, cool lakeside break — visitor numbers run at 0.7 times an average month — though it isn't one of Como's computed best months (May, June and September hold that rank).
How cold is Como in December?
Average highs sit at 9.5°C and lows at 2.8°C, with zero days reaching 30°C or more and no warm overnight lows, so bring warm layers.
Does it rain a lot in Como in December?
It's actually the driest month of the year by rain-day count, with 7 rain days and 79 mm of precipitation — fewer rain days than November's 11.
How many hours of daylight does Como get in December?
Around 8 hours 41 minutes on the 15th, shrinking to the year's shortest day, 8 hours 40 minutes, on the 21st.
More on Como
Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — December climate normals for Como, 2016–2025 averages (ERA5 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0)
- NOAA solar calculation method — daylight computed for Como's latitude (sunrise to sunset, standard refraction)
- Nager.Date — public holidays in Italy, December 2026
- OpenHolidays API — school holidays in the main source markets, December 2026
- ReasonStay methodology — how figures are computed and checked
An independent guide to Como in December — every figure computed from open data, no invented numbers. Booking links are affiliate links (how we're funded).