The month in detail
What to expect in December
Off-season for skiing Dolomites — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.
December is the best month of the year in Dolomites. Compared to November: −3°C daytime, 6 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-15°
Daylight
8.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 28
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Dolomites is January (4.1/10), 0.0 pt higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
Stay
Hotels & rentals · Dolomites
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Activities
Tours, tickets, experiences
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Flights
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🎟️ Activities & tours · Dolomites
GetYourGuide selection · free cancellation
Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · Italy
🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 12°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -7°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 51%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude1400 m
🎿Ski area1400 → 3343 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in December
If December doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Dolomites ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ItalyAlpine mountain climate climate with a 4.1 → 0.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
46.41°N · 11.84°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dolomites?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: April (ski score 7.4/10). For hiking/summer: April (7.4/10, 0.0°C).
Can you ski in Dolomites in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 5.5/10. Cold temperatures (-7°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Dolomites in summer?
In April, temperatures average 0.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Dolomites?
November is the wettest month with November has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Dolomites in December?
The average UV index reaches 2 in December in Dolomites (low), with about 8.4h of daylight. No protection needed.