Lake Como in December
Christmas markets and lights
- Temperature
- 2–9°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Lights and markets in Como.
–Cold and short days.
December has Como's Christmas markets and lights, with the lake otherwise quiet.
Lake Como vs Lucerne in December
Lake Como and Lucerne are close in December. Lake Como averages 2–9°C with low-moderate crowds; Lucerne -1–4°C with moderate-high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lake Como and Lucerne
The verdict for December
- WeatherLucerne has the better weather3/10 vs 4/10
- CrowdsLake Como is quieterLow-Moderate vs Moderate-High
- PricesLake Como is cheaper€€€ vs $$$$
- OverallVery similar4.9/10 vs 4.9/10
Lucerne in December
Christmas market and snow
- Temperature
- -1–4°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Christmas market and the first snow on the peaks.
–Cold and busy at weekends.
December brings a Christmas market, lights and snow on the mountains.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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