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With daytime temperatures of 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows of -7°C (19°F), December in Garmisch-Partenkirchen brings low temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of snow/rainfall is typical. Around 101 mm (4 in) falls on average.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Garmisch-Partenkirchen typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 2°C (36°F). Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -6°C (21°F) to -4°C (25°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Garmisch-Partenkirchen spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 49 years of weather observations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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