Vienna weather in December (Vienna (state), Austria)

How does the December weather in Vienna compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Vienna tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -1°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Vienna in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 52 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 Vienna. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Vienna, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 52 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 20%  

Where to go in Austria in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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