Weather in December in Saxony
Planning a getaway to Saxony this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Saxony in December?
Saxony is a region in Germany. December in Saxony generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Bärenstein to 6°C in Delitzsch. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Delitzsch and -4°C in Bärenstein.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Delitzsch with an average of 56 mm to moderate rainfall in Schönheide with 86 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 54 hours of sunlight in Dresden. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Saxony, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Saxony's yearly weather, check out our Saxony climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Saxony?
Dresden
In December Dresden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Leipzig
In December Leipzig 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.
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Bad Schandau
In December Bad Schandau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Görlitz
In December Görlitz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kurort Oberwiesenthal
In December Kurort Oberwiesenthal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Saxony, in Germany.
Is December the best time to visit Saxony?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Saxony with often poor weather in Dresden.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Dresden. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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