Malcesine

What’s the weather like in Malcesine in December?

Winter holidays to Malcesine are great for skiing down the snowy slopes of the steep valleys and mountains that spread across Lake Garda. The Malcesine weather in December is very cold with less sunshine than previous months.

Geographical influences

Although it’s very cold in winter, there’s still a good deal of daily sunshine so you’ve plenty of time to enjoy an afternoon of skiing and hiking. You’ll find the town of Malcesine tucked on the eastern shore of Lake Garda in northern Italy. The surrounding mountains are great at stopping chilly winds from blowing through the town but you’ll often find that the caps are covered with a white layer of snow. You’ll need to pack warm clothes for your winter holiday to Malcesine.

Averages

The average temperature in December is just 7°C with chilly lows of 2°C. Snowfall is common in winter and the mountains usually get most of it, especially the regions in the north shore close to Malcesine. Rainfall isn’t as heavy as summer and autumn with just 59mm over nine days. Cloud coverage is likely throughout the month, so there’s just eight hours of daily sunshine. Humidity levels are slightly lower at 76% with 3mph winds.