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Saxony Weather in December

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

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Dresden Leipzig Bad Schandau Kurort Oberwiesenthal

Are you planning a trip a to Saxony, Germany in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Saxony in December

Saxony, Germany 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 (36°F) in Bärenstein to 6°C (43°F) in Delitzsch. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Delitzsch and -4°C (25°F) in Bärenstein.

For specific regional insights in Saxony, Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Delitzsch with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Schönheide with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Dresden receives around 54 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Saxony by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°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 in December

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

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

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

Temperature range in Saxony (December)

Precipitation variation in Saxony (December)

Dresden

In December Dresden 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
65 hours
54 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dresden →

Leipzig

In December Leipzig 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
57 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Leipzig →

Bad Schandau

In December Bad Schandau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
54 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bad Schandau →

Kurort Oberwiesenthal

In December Kurort Oberwiesenthal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
31 hours
40 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kurort Oberwiesenthal →

Görlitz

In December Görlitz 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)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Görlitz →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Saxony, in Germany.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dresden 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Leipzig 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Bad Schandau 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Kurort Oberwiesenthal 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Görlitz 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Meißen 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Saxony weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Saxony, Germany in December. The popular destination of Dresden 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, Germany in December?

Average temperatures in Saxony, Germany during December range from a nighttime low near -1°C (30°F) to a daytime high around 5°C (41°F) in Dresden.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Saxony, Germany during December, with Dresden averaging close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Saxony, Germany?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Saxony, Germany 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Saxony.

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