Salzkammergut weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Salzkammergut this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Salzkammergut in December?
Salzkammergut is a region in Austria. December in Salzkammergut generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Hallstatt at 1°C to cold in Gmunden at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Gmunden and -7°C in Hallstatt. In numerous regions in Austria, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Gmunden with an average of 104 mm to high snow/rainfall in St. Wolfgang with 127 mm. The city St. Wolfgang usually sees around 57 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Salzkammergut for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Salzkammergut climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Salzkammergut?
St. Wolfgang
In December St. Wolfgang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hallstatt
In December Hallstatt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mondsee
In December Mondsee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bad Ischl
In December Bad Ischl generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gmunden
In December Gmunden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Salzkammergut?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in St. Wolfgang, December may not be the ideal time to visit Salzkammergut.
On average, the best time to visit Salzkammergut is in August and September with generally tolerable weather in St. Wolfgang. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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