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Oberhausen Weather in December

December in Oberhausen averages 6°C (43°F) during the day and 1°C (34°F) at night. It is the wettest month of the year, with 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall on average, so waterproof gear is a must.

Rainfall in Oberhausen in December

Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. You can expect rain on roughly 15 days based on historical data, averaging 85 mm (3.3 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Oberhausen in December

Temperatures in Oberhausen in December top out at 6°C (43°F) and drop to 1°C (34°F) overnight. During December, you'll experience the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows around 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Oberhausen in December

The city usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Oberhausen. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Oberhausen Temperature in December

Min Temperature
1°C (34°F)
Max Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Chance of Rain
51%
Precipitation
85 mm (3.3 in)
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
86% *
Sunshine
45 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Karlsruhe, Germany (25 KM, 15 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Oberhausen in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Oberhausen 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.

What To Do in Oberhausen in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    4/10
  • Walking
    4/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    4/10

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