Dürnstein weather in December (Lower Austria, Austria)

Is Dürnstein a good destination in December, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

December in Dürnstein generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Dürnstein in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 48 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 Dürnstein. May, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dürnstein, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

* Data from: St. Pölten, Austria (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Austria in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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