Darmstadt weather in December (Hessen, Germany)

Is December a good time to explore Darmstadt weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Darmstadt includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 6°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Darmstadt in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 44 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Darmstadt. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Darmstadt climate page with graphs.

 

Darmstadt, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (20 KM, 12 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

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