Germany weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Germany in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Germany in December?
December in Germany generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Oberstdorf at 1°C to cold in Helgoland at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Helgoland and -7°C in Oberstdorf.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Zwettl with an average of 49 mm to high snow/rainfall in Feldberg with 151 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 47 hours of sunlight in Berlin. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Germany for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Germany climate page.
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Average weather in Berlin
In December Berlin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Cologne
In December Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Binz
In December Binz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Munich
In December Munich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hamburg
In December Hamburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Germany?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Germany due to the typically poor weather in Berlin.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Berlin. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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