SeasonMapLivigno weather in December
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December in Livigno: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Livigno · #125 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Livigno in December
Other months in Livigno
Livigno's forum calls February the pick of the ski season — deep snow already on the ground, and regulars visiting mid-month reported fresh snow on all but a couple of days of their stay. It's consistently rated the most reliable month for conditions here, with plenty of shops and restaurants open to match the crowds.
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Livigno climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 0°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 82.4 cm / 32.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Livigno in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsLa Sgambeda, Christmas to Epiphany, Christmas holidays in Italy(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Livigno's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherLivigno's best weather comes in January, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
December includes La Sgambeda.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Livigno in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Duty-free zone
1 Jan – 31 DecThe valley has been outside the customs and VAT area since 1805, so fuel, alcohol and electronics are markedly cheaper here. There are allowance limits, and customs at Foscagno checks on the way out. Source ↗
- Closure
Forcola pass shut for winter
1 Nov – 31 May · usuallyThe pass into Switzerland over the Bernina side closes for the winter, leaving the Foscagno road and the single-lane Munt la Schera tunnel, which runs to a timetable rather than continuously. Source ↗
- Season
Ski season
25 Nov – 3 May · usuallyThe valley floor sits high enough to hold snow from late November into early May, which makes this one of the longest reliable seasons in the Italian Alps. Source ↗
- Festival
La Sgambeda
8–18 Dec · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedThe cross-country marathon on the valley-floor loop in mid-December opens the Nordic season, and it fills the town before the alpine skiers arrive. Source ↗
- Holiday
Christmas to Epiphany
22 Dec – 7 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe dearest fortnight of the winter, and the shopping street is as busy as the pistes. The road in over Foscagno queues on changeover Saturdays. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 82 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Livigno — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Livigno in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Livigno?
- December in Livigno: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Livigno on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Livigno in December?
- In December, Livigno averages a daily high of -0.3°C and a low of -12.4°C, with about 76.8 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Livigno in December?
- Livigno has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
- Does it snow in Livigno in December?
- Livigno sees roughly 82.4 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Davos' Spengler Cup on 26–31 Dec, and St. Anton am Arlberg's Stanton Ski Open around 1–8 Dec.