Hessen weather in December
Considering a trip to Hessen 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 Hessen in December?
Hessen is a region in Germany. December in Hessen generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Gersfeld to 6°C in Lampertheim. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Lampertheim and -1°C in Gersfeld.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Bad Emstal with an average of 65 mm to high snow/rainfall in Schutzbach with 118 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Frankfurt/Main receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 44 hours of sunshine in Frankfurt/Main. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Hessen for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Hessen climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Hessen?
Frankfurt/Main
In December Frankfurt/Main generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Willingen
In December Willingen 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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Kassel
In December Kassel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Medebach
In December Medebach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°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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Frankenau
In December Frankenau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°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 Hessen, in Germany.
Is December the best time to visit Hessen?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Hessen due to the typically poor weather in Frankfurt/Main.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Frankfurt/Main. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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