Dortmund weather in December (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Curious about the December weather in Dortmund? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Dortmund generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Dortmund in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 44 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 Dortmund. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Dortmund climate page with graphs.

 

Dortmund, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bochum, Germany (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in December

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Dortmund in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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