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Weather in December in Germany

Planning a getaway to Germany this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

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.

Temperatures

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.

For specific regional insights in Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Berlin experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 47 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Germany climate page.

Where to go in Germany in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Germany on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Germany, check out our Germany's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Germany?

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.

Berlin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
52 hours 
48 mm 
14 days 
poor 
December December
5°C 
-0°C 
47 hours 
53 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
6°C 
1,718 hours 
677 mm 
163 days 
poor 
Climate in Berlin

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.

Cologne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
60 hours 
85 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
7°C 
2°C 
45 hours 
99 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
16°C 
7°C 
1,604 hours 
955 mm 
191 days 
poor 
Climate in Cologne

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.

Binz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
71 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
6°C 
2°C 
74 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
8°C 
806 mm 
166 days 
poor 
Climate in Binz

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.

Munich
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
9°C 
2°C 
76 hours 
71 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
5°C 
-1°C 
60 hours 
76 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
6°C 
1,792 hours 
1100 mm 
184 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Munich

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.

Hamburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
6°C 
1°C 
38 hours 
71 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
6°C 
1,572 hours 
819 mm 
184 days 
poor 
Climate in Hamburg

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Germany.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Germany.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Germany? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Germany.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.