December Rainfall and Precipitation in North Rhine-Westphalia

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in December.

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, a region in Germany, experiences precipitation in December ranging from moderate in Petershagen (73 mm (2.9 in)) to high in Gummersbach (139 mm (5.5 in)). December falls during the winter season. December typically stands out as the wettest month of the year in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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North Rhine-Westphalia precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany receive in December?

Rainfall in Cologne during December is on the lighter side, averaging about 99 mm (3.9 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in December?

Expect around 18 days rainy days in Cologne during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

December is generally a drier month for North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in December in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Gummersbach is the wettest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in December according to our database, with average rainfall of around 139 mm (5.5 in).

What is the driest city in December in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Petershagen is the driest city we have data for in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in December, with monthly rainfall close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

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