Plauen weather in December (Saxony, Germany)

How does the December weather in Plauen compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Plauen typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -2°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Plauen in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 31 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 Plauen. June and August typically offer 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 Plauen climate page with graphs.

 

Plauen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 31 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cheb, Czech Republic (48 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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