Saxony-Anhalt Weather in December

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

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Quedlinburg Wernigerode Thale Halle an der Saale

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

What to Expect in Saxony-Anhalt in December

Saxony-Anhalt, Germany is a region in Germany. December in Saxony-Anhalt generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Quedlinburg.

For a closer look at conditions across Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bernburg with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Schierke with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Quedlinburg receives roughly 39 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Saxony-Anhalt by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April14°C (57°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Saxony-Anhalt in December

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

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 Saxony-Anhalt

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

Temperature range in Saxony-Anhalt (December)

Precipitation variation in Saxony-Anhalt (December)

Quedlinburg

In December Quedlinburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/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
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
39 hours
56 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Quedlinburg →

Wernigerode

In December Wernigerode generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
39 hours
56 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wernigerode →

Thale

In December Thale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/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
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
39 hours
56 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Thale →

Halle an der Saale

In December Halle an der Saale 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
62 hours
52 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Halle an der Saale →

Schierke

In December Schierke generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
39 hours
56 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Schierke →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Saxony-Anhalt in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Quedlinburg 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Wernigerode 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Thale 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Halle an der Saale 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Schierke 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Blankenburg 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Saxony-Anhalt weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany in December?

Expect poor weather across Saxony-Anhalt, Germany in December. The popular destination of Quedlinburg averages 5°C (41°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany in December?

In Quedlinburg, the average daytime high in December is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -1°C (30°F).

Does Saxony-Anhalt, Germany get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Not particularly. Quedlinburg averages just 56 mm (2.2 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Quedlinburg, December may not be the ideal time to visit Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

On average, the best time to visit Saxony-Anhalt, Germany is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Quedlinburg. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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