Carinthia weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Carinthia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Carinthia in December?
Carinthia is a region in Austria. December in Carinthia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Heiligenblut at -4°C to cold in Unterbergen at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Unterbergen and -10°C in Heiligenblut. In many regions in Austria, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Reichenfels with an average of 54 mm to high snow/rainfall in Sonnenalpe Nassfeld with 114 mm. Bad Kleinkirchheim 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 days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Carinthia in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Carinthia climate page.
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Average weather in Bad Kleinkirchheim
In December Bad Kleinkirchheim generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Velden am Wörthersee
In December Velden am Wörthersee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sankt Kanzian
In December Sankt Kanzian generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hermagor
In December Hermagor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Pörtschach am Wörthersee
In December Pörtschach am Wörthersee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°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 Carinthia, in Austria.
Is December the best time to visit Carinthia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Carinthia with often poor weather in Bad Kleinkirchheim.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Bad Kleinkirchheim. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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