Bensheim weather in December (Hessen, Germany)

Is Bensheim a good destination in December, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Bensheim usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 6°C, cooling off to about 1°C at night.

Precipitation

Bensheim in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 45 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 Bensheim. 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 Bensheim climate page with graphs.

 

Bensheim, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mannheim, Germany (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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