cleobella Posted August 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I am trying to decide the best cruise for us next December. I have found a 7 day cruise that leaves from Rome and includes Naple Livorno and Messina. I think it will be cold but maybe not snowy and freezing? I am assuming attractions will be open and much quieter and the hristmas market in Rome may be nice. Does anyone know if it's a reasonable idea to go there un December? Sent from my SM-G960W using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted August 17, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I am trying to decide the best cruise for us next December. I have found a 7 day cruise that leaves from Rome and includes Naple Livorno and Messina. I think it will be cold but maybe not snowy and freezing? I am assuming attractions will be open and much quieter and the hristmas market in Rome may be nice. Does anyone know if it's a reasonable idea to go there un December? Sent from my SM-G960W using Forums mobile app I have visitedRome a number of times in December and yes, of course museums etc are open. Very unlikely that it will snow in that part of the world, but can be rainy. It shouldn’t be too old, around 12-18c during the day. It gets dark about 18.00. You can also have bright, sunny days, so be prepared for changeable weather. Personally, the weather doesn’t particularly,y bother me, so if it was what I wanted to do, I’d book it. Places will be a lot less crowded than during the summer months, which is a bonus. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted August 17, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I've been to Rome in December a couple of times, for a week each. It's very unlikely that it would be cold enough to snow or to freeze. However, it can be rainy and cool. One visit I had extremely bad weather and it rained most days -- very dreary. But it's a bit unusual to have such prolonged rain. The number of tourists in the city are way down at that time of year, which is one reason I go then. Museums are blissfully uncrowded, with exception of the Vatican, which is always busy -- however, it definitely is much LESS busy than summer. Attractions are all open but they do tend to have shorter hours. Also, sometimes museums will take advantage of that down time by doing some maintenance or moving -- so a few rooms might be closed or off limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted August 17, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) I am trying to decide the best cruise for us next December. I have found a 7 day cruise that leaves from Rome and includes Naple Livorno and Messina. I think it will be cold but maybe not snowy and freezing? I am assuming attractions will be open and much quieter and the hristmas market in Rome may be nice. Does anyone know if it's a reasonable idea to go there un December? Sent from my SM-G960W using Forums mobile app It doesn’t happen often, but it happens: Alberobello in the snow. And Sicily in the snow: Edited August 18, 2018 by lisiamc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted August 18, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Yes, it can snow -- but usually it's a little later in coming; think January or February. This was Naples in January 2017: And Rome in February 2018: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted August 18, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Very pretty! Yes, as you say, rarer in December than January or February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ollienbertsmum Posted August 18, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 18, 2018 If grey skies and rain would spoil your trip then it might not be such a good idea. I go for the cruise, the experience and just a vacation. I would consider it - but our autumn cruise is sort of fixed around our wedding anniversary which is early November. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted August 18, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Mind you, it is very rare for it to snow in December in the Med. My friend in Rome sent me some pics of when it snowed earlier this year, but it only remained for one morning and melted. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleobella Posted August 19, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Thanks for the input..might consider another option and do Italy in the late spring. Love the idea of less crowds but the weather doesn't sound too optimal for us. Sent from my SM-G960W using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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