Lower Austria weather in December

Thinking about venturing to Lower Austria 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 Lower Austria in December?

Lower Austria is a region in Austria. December in Lower Austria generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Johnsbach at 1°C to cold in Schwechat at 5°C. At night it cools down to -1°C in Schwechat and -7°C in Johnsbach. 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 Mitterretzbach with an average of 38 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Hochkar with 93 mm. Baden experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 56 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For specific regional insights in Lower Austria for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lower Austria climate page.

Where to go in Lower Austria in December

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Lower Austria

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Lower Austria?

Average weather in Baden

In December Baden 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.

Baden

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   November November
<<  

9°C 

3°C 

71 hours 

55 mm 

13 days 

poor 

December December

4°C 

-1°C 

56 hours 

49 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January   >> January
>>  

4°C 

-3°C 

66 hours 

45 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Baden

Average weather in Semmering

In December Semmering 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.

Semmering

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   November November
<<  

7°C 

0°C 

100 hours 

68 mm 

14 days 

poor 

December December

3°C 

-4°C 

84 hours 

60 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January   >> January
>>  

2°C 

-5°C 

91 hours 

55 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Semmering

Average weather in Litschau

In December Litschau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Litschau

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   November November
<<  

7°C 

1°C 

51 hours 

49 mm 

14 days 

poor 

December December

3°C 

-2°C 

40 hours 

49 mm 

15 days 

poor 

January   >> January
>>  

2°C 

-4°C 

51 hours 

50 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Litschau

Average weather in Schwechat

In December Schwechat 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.

Schwechat

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   November November
<<  

10°C 

3°C 

66 hours 

50 mm 

13 days 

poor 

December December

5°C 

-1°C 

52 hours 

44 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January   >> January
>>  

4°C 

-2°C 

70 hours 

40 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Schwechat

Average weather in Lackenhof

In December Lackenhof generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lackenhof

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   November November
<<  

7°C 

0°C 

87 hours 

86 mm 

14 days 

poor 

December December

2°C 

-4°C 

72 hours 

89 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January   >> January
>>  

2°C 

-5°C 

80 hours 

89 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Lackenhof

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Is December the best time to visit Lower Austria?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Lower Austria due to the typically poor weather in Baden.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Baden. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.