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Darmstadt Weather in December

December in Darmstadt brings low temperatures around 6°C (43°F) during the day, dropping to 1°C (34°F) at night, with the most rainfall of the year.

Rainfall in Darmstadt in December

With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. You can expect rain on roughly 16 days based on historical data, averaging 79 mm (3.1 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Darmstadt in December

In December, Darmstadt sees low temperatures, with highs of 6°C (43°F). Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F). The month of December belongs to the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. 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 Darmstadt in December

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

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Darmstadt Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C (34°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm (3.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
* Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (20 KM, 12 Miles).

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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 Darmstadt in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Darmstadt in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Darmstadt in December

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

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