Weather in December in Rhineland-Palatinate
Are you planning a trip a to Rhineland-Palatinate in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Rhineland-Palatinate in December?
Rhineland-Palatinate 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 and nighttime temperatures around 0°C in Cochem.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alzey with an average of 67 mm to high rainfall in Friesenhagen with 127 mm. Cochem experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Cochem experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 42 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rhineland-Palatinate in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rhineland-Palatinate climate page.
Where to go in Rhineland-Palatinate in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate?
Cochem
In December Cochem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bernkastel-Kues
In December Bernkastel-Kues generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Thalfang
In December Thalfang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Koblenz
In December Koblenz 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.
Wiesbaden
In December Wiesbaden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate, in Germany.
Is December the best time to visit Rhineland-Palatinate?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Rhineland-Palatinate 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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