Saarland Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Saarland, Germany in December.

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Saarbrücken Homburg Saarlouis Mettlach

Planning a trip to Saarland, Germany this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Saarland in December

Saarland, Germany is a region in Germany. December in Saarland generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Saarbrücken.

To explore the conditions in Saarland, Germany in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nennig with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Losheim with 119 mm (4.7 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Saarbrücken.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Saarbrücken experiences about 42 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Saarland in December

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

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 Saarland

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

Temperature range in Saarland (December)

Precipitation variation in Saarland (December)

Saarbrücken

In December Saarbrücken generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high 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)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
42 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saarbrücken →

Homburg

In December Homburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high 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
48 hours
42 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Homburg →

Saarlouis

In December Saarlouis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high 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)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
42 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saarlouis →

Mettlach

In December Mettlach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high 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
48 hours
42 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mettlach →

Sankt Wendel

In December Sankt Wendel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
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
48 hours
42 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sankt Wendel →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Saarland in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saarbrücken 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Homburg 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Saarlouis 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Mettlach 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Sankt Wendel 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Merzig 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)

Saarland weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saarland, Germany in December?

Expect poor weather across Saarland, Germany in December. The popular destination of Saarbrücken averages 6°C (43°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Saarland, Germany in December?

Daytime temperatures in Saarbrücken peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in December, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Saarland, Germany get a lot of rain in December?

Saarland, Germany sees substantial rainfall in December. Saarbrücken typically averages about 106 mm (4.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Saarland, Germany?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Saarbrücken, December may not be the ideal time to visit Saarland, Germany.

On average, the best time to visit Saarland, Germany is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Saarbrücken. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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