Naples in December
Christmas in Naples
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a reasonable month in Naples — with trade-offs.
December is Christmas season, with crib makers, lights and street food in the old town.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–14°C
- Cool, around 14°C, with rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Busy on San Gregorio Armeno and over the holidays.
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate, higher around New Year.
+Festive old town and nativity scenes.
–Rainy and busy before Christmas.
My tip for December
Book New Year's Eve dinner well ahead.
- Christmas
- Food
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Naples, 9th for weather, 6th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Naples in December
- Rainy autumn
- November is the wettest month. Plan indoor backups.
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Weather
Weather in Naples in December
In December Naples averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with about 112 mm of rain or snow over 10 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Average low
- 6°C
- 43°F
- Precipitation
- 112 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: ISPRA (Naples Capodichino Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Naples in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Naples?
- December is a reasonable month in Naples — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Naples overall (9 for weather, 6 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Festive old town and nativity scenes. The main downside: Rainy and busy before Christmas.
- What is the weather like in Naples in December?
- Average highs are around 14°C and lows around 6°C. Expect about 112 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Cool, around 14°C, with rain. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Naples crowded in December?
- Crowds are moderate. Busy on San Gregorio Armeno and over the holidays. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Naples in December?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Moderate, higher around New Year. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Naples?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (December ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Festive old town and nativity scenes.
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