Elmshorn weather in December (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany)

How does the weather in Elmshorn usually fare in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

December in Elmshorn generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C.

Precipitation

Elmshorn in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 38 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 Elmshorn. June, July, 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 Elmshorn climate page with graphs.

 

Elmshorn, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 38 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hamburg, Germany (25 KM, 15 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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