Recklinghausen weather in December (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Is Recklinghausen a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Recklinghausen typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Recklinghausen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 44 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Recklinghausen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (14 KM, 9 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

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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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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