Berlin weather in December (Berlin Federal State, Germany)

Looking to travel to Berlin in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Berlin typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -0°C.

Berlin in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 47 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Berlin. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Berlin climate page with graphs.

 

Berlin, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 47 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in December

Find out more about the weather in Germany in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Berlin in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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