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Rhineland-Palatinate Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in December.

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Cochem Bernkastel-Kues Thalfang Koblenz

Planning a journey to Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Rhineland-Palatinate in December

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany is a region in Germany. December in Rhineland-Palatinate generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Cochem.

To explore the conditions in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alzey with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Friesenhagen with 127 mm (5 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Cochem receives about 42 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Rhineland-Palatinate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Rhineland-Palatinate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cochem)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rhineland-Palatinate in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rhineland-Palatinate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

Temperature range in Rhineland-Palatinate (December)

Precipitation variation in Rhineland-Palatinate (December)

Cochem

In December Cochem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
42 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cochem →

Bernkastel-Kues

In December Bernkastel-Kues generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
42 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Thalfang

In December Thalfang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
42 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Koblenz

In December Koblenz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
41 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Wiesbaden

In December Wiesbaden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
44 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rhineland-Palatinate in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cochem 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Bernkastel-Kues 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Thalfang 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Koblenz 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Wiesbaden 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Rhineland-Palatinate weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in December?

December in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany brings poor weather. In Cochem, daytime temperatures are typically around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in December?

In Cochem, the average daytime high in December is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Cochem averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany due to the typically poor weather in Cochem.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cochem. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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