Weather in December in The Black Forest
Considering a trip to the Black Forest this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Black Forest in December?
The Black Forest is a region in Germany. December in the Black Forest generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Rottweil to 7°C in Offenburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Offenburg and -2°C in Rottweil.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Tübingen with an average of 84 mm to high snow/rainfall in Baden-Baden with 121 mm. Baden-Baden experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Baden-Baden experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at December's conditions in the Black Forest, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Black Forest's yearly weather, check out our the Black Forest climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in the Black Forest?
Baden-Baden
In December Baden-Baden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tübingen
In December Tübingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Offenburg
In December Offenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rottweil
In December Rottweil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Black Forest, in Germany.
Is December the best time to visit the Black Forest?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Black Forest with often poor weather in Baden-Baden.
Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Baden-Baden. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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