Idar-Oberstein weather in December (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

Can you expect sunny skies in Idar-Oberstein in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Idar-Oberstein includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Idar-Oberstein in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 42 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Idar-Oberstein. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Idar-Oberstein, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Trier, Germany (49 KM, 30 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

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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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