Göttingen weather in December (Lower-Saxony, Germany)

Is December a good time to explore Göttingen weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

December in Göttingen generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -0°C.

Precipitation

Göttingen in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 31 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 Göttingen. June, July and August 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 Göttingen climate page with graphs.

 

Göttingen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 31 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kassel, Germany (39 KM, 24 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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