Brandenburg Weather in December

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

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Potsdam Burg (Spreewald) Wendisch Rietz Lübbenau

Planning a trip to Brandenburg, Germany this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Brandenburg in December

Brandenburg, Germany is a region in Germany. December in Brandenburg generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Potsdam.

For specific regional insights in Brandenburg, Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Angermünde with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Senftenberg with 60 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Potsdam sees roughly 47 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Brandenburg by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Brandenburg — and find the best time to visit. (based on Potsdam)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Brandenburg in December

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

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 Brandenburg

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

Temperature range in Brandenburg (December)

Precipitation variation in Brandenburg (December)

Potsdam

In December Potsdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
47 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Potsdam →

Burg (Spreewald)

In December Burg (Spreewald) generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
39 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Burg (Spreewald) →

Wendisch Rietz

In December Wendisch Rietz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
47 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wendisch Rietz →

Lübbenau

In December Lübbenau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
39 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lübbenau →

Lübben

In December Lübben generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
39 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lübben →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Potsdam 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Burg (Spreewald) 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Wendisch Rietz 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Lübbenau 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Lübben 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Bad Saarow-Pieskow 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Brandenburg weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Brandenburg, Germany typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Potsdam average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

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

Potsdam averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

Does Brandenburg, Germany get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Brandenburg, Germany during December, with Potsdam averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Brandenburg, Germany?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Potsdam, December may not be the ideal time to visit Brandenburg, Germany.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Potsdam. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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