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Zell am See weather in December (Salzburg, Austria)

What's the typical weather in Zell am See for December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Zell am See generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -0°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -8°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Zell am See in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 58 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Zell am See, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 89%  
SunshineSunshine 58 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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?

Visitors traveling to Zell am See should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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