Dienten am Hochkönig weather in December (Salzburg, Austria)

Is Dienten am Hochkönig a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Dienten am Hochkönig typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -7°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Dienten am Hochkönig in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 58 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dienten am Hochkönig. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dienten am Hochkönig, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Water Temperature 4°C *  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 58 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Zell am See, Austria (16 KM, 10 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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