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Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
The MSC Lirica sails a 12-night Mediterranean itinerary with MSC Cruises, departing Venice, Italy on December 28, 2026. It's a classic Mediterranean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect mild, changeable weather that can turn cool and wet. Ports of call include Venice, Italy, Katakolon, Greece, Iraklion, Greece, with 7 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
Venice, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 12-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 48°F. Venice weather in December
Day 2 of 13 is a day at sea aboard MSC Lirica, cruising between ports on the Mediterranean itinerary.
Katakolon, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 12-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.
Iraklion, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 12-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F. Heraklion weather in December
Rhodes, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 12-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.
Limassol, Cyprus is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 12-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.
Port Said, Egypt is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 12-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.
Alexandria, Egypt is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 12-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F. Alexandria weather in January
Day 9 of 13 is a day at sea aboard MSC Lirica, cruising between ports on the Mediterranean itinerary.
Day 10 of 13 is a day at sea aboard MSC Lirica, cruising between ports on the Mediterranean itinerary.
Split, Croatia is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 12-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 53°F. Split weather in January
Venice, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 12-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 47°F. Venice weather in January
Bari, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 12-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F. Bari weather in January
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