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Bavaria Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bavaria, Germany in December.

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Munich Nuremberg Oberstdorf Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Planning a journey to Bavaria, Germany this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Bavaria in December

Bavaria, Germany is a region in Germany. December in Bavaria generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Oberstdorf at 1°C (34°F) to cold in Kahl am Main at 6°C (43°F). At night it cools down to 0°C (32°F) in Kahl am Main and -7°C (19°F) in Oberstdorf.

To explore the conditions in Bavaria, Germany in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kallmünz with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Balderschwang with 137 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Munich receives about 60 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Bavaria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bavaria - and find the best time to visit. (based on Munich)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bavaria in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bavaria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Bavaria

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Bavaria, Germany?

Temperature range in Bavaria (December)

Precipitation variation in Bavaria (December)

Munich

In December Munich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
60 hours
80 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Nuremberg

In December Nuremberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
45 hours
60 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Oberstdorf

In December Oberstdorf generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen

In December Garmisch-Partenkirchen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
85 hours
100 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Bad Füssing

In December Bad Füssing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
45 hours
58 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bavaria in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Munich 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Nuremberg 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Oberstdorf 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Bad Füssing 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Reit im Winkl 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

Bavaria weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bavaria, Germany in December?

In December, Bavaria, Germany generally has less favorable weather conditions. Munich sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in Bavaria, Germany in December?

In Munich, the average daytime high in December is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -1°C (30°F).

Does Bavaria, Germany get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Bavaria, Germany during December, with Munich averaging close to 76 mm (3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Bavaria, Germany?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Bavaria, Germany due to the typically less favorable weather in Munich.

Generally speaking, September provides excellent weather in Munich. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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