North Rhine-Westphalia weather in December
Are you planning a trip to North Rhine-Westphalia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia in December?
North Rhine-Westphalia is a region in Germany. December in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Bad Berleburg to 8°C in Grevenbroich. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Grevenbroich and -1°C in Bad Berleburg.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Petershagen with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Gummersbach with 139 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Cologne. The city Cologne usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Rhine-Westphalia in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Rhine-Westphalia climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Cologne
In December Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Düsseldorf
In December Düsseldorf generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Winterberg
In December Winterberg 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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Schmallenberg
In December Schmallenberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Essen
In December Essen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly 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 North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany.
Is December the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to North Rhine-Westphalia with often poor weather in Cologne.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Cologne. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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