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Mainz weather in December (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

Is December a good time to explore Mainz weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Mainz typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 0°C.

Precipitation

Mainz in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 44 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Mainz. May, 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.

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Mainz, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (22 KM, 14 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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In December generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the weather conditions for any month in Mainz.

For a detailed overview of the weather over the year and the best time to visit Germany, check out our Mainz's climate page.

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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