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Aarhus Weather in December

With daytime temperatures of 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows of 1°C (34°F), December in Aarhus brings low temperatures during the day. Some rainfall is to be expected during the month.

Rainfall in Aarhus in December

Rain is expected on roughly 16 days, totalling around 59 mm (2.3 in) for the month. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Aarhus in December

December in Aarhus brings low temperatures, with highs of 6°C (43°F) and nights around 1°C (34°F). The winter season is characteristic of December. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. With lows around 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Aarhus in December

The city usually sees around 44 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Aarhus. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Aarhus Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C (34°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm (2.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Best Places in Denmark in December

Find out more about the weather in Denmark and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Denmark in December →

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Aarhus in December

Cold weather calls for smart layering in December. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Aarhus in December

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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