Early winter · Weather & things to do
Bolzano in December
Bolzano cools off: highs slip to 46°F (8°C), from 55°F in November, with lows of 30°F (-1°C) and about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 55/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (47 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 55/100 · Fair
What December feels like
Afternoons only reach about 46°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Average lows of 30°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's December.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 24 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April & May and September & October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 30°F.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.9 in (47 mm) after 3.2 in (82 mm) in November.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 24 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 66/100 in November to 55/100.
- Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 30°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bolzano in December
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
Home of Ötzi the Iceman, the 5,300-year-old mummy found in the Alps.
Piazza delle Erbe Market
Daily open-air fruit and speck market in the old town.
Runkelstein Castle
Castle with one of the largest surviving cycles of medieval secular frescoes.
Lago di Carezza
Green-blue lake below the Latemar spires, 25 km east of Bolzano.
Hopfen & Co.
Brewpub in a medieval building brewing unfiltered beers.
Nearby in December
- Val Gardena in December~16 mi · highs 35°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in December~37 mi · highs 35°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- St. Moritz in December~72 mi · highs 28°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 10°C (18°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Füssen in December~80 mi · highs 38°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,645 m to Bolzano's ~270 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bolzano in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bolzano?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 55/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bolzano in December?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 30°F (-1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Bolzano in December?
Not much: about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.6 in (929 mm).
What should I pack for Bolzano in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 30°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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