Gießen weather in December (Hessen, Germany)

Can you expect sunny skies in Gießen in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During December, Gießen usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 0°C.

Precipitation

Gießen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 44 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gießen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gießen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (59 KM, 37 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.

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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