The city
Venice is considered among the most beautiful and best preserved cities in the world, unique in the fact that it is the only city in the world built on water. The city has earned the name of La Serenissima, the most serene, as throughout the city’s remarkably stable history Venice favoured neutrality and peace when possible. Today the city’s peaceful atmosphere is due to the complete absence of cars; boats provide the only means of transport along a system of over one hundred and fifty canals. For those who prefer to explore the city on foot, more than 430 bridges connect the canals and streets or calle together.
Weather
December is one of the coldest months of the year in Venice.
In December the average temperature only ever reaches as high as 7°C (that's about 45°F), and at night can fall to 0°C (about 32°F).
The average sea temperature is only 13°C (about 55°F) so you definitely will not be going swimming!
You can expect to experience rain on an average of 10 daysin this month. The average monthly rain is around 54mm and there is 3 hours of average daily sunshine.
Warm clothing such as hats, gloves and scarves would be appropriate. The high chance of rain means you should also bring a waterproof mac and umbrella.
Due to the risk of flooding, you should bring appropriate footwear such as walking shoes or wellington boots.
December and January is opera season in Venice, with many performances at La Fenice and Teatro Goldoni.
