Paris and Rome are close in December. Paris averages 4–8°C with moderate crowds; Rome 4–13°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Paris and Rome
The verdict for December
Festive, cold, uneven pricing
+Christmas lights and window displays are genuinely worth the trip.
–Holiday fortnight sends crowds and rates sharply up.
Festive Paris without the summer crowds if you go early.
Atmospheric and festive
+Christmas gives Rome a particularly atmospheric feel.
–Cooler, wetter weather and increased demand around Christmas and New Year.
Nativity scenes, lights and Rome in festive dress.
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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