Schleswig-Holstein Weather in December

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

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Büsum Westerland Travemünde Flensburg

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

What to Expect in Schleswig-Holstein in December

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany is a region in Germany. December in Schleswig-Holstein generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Lübeck to 8°C (46°F) in Helgoland. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Helgoland and 1°C (34°F) in Lübeck.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Timmendorfer Strand with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in List with 96 mm (3.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Schleswig-Holstein in December

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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 Schleswig-Holstein

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

Temperature range in Schleswig-Holstein (December)

Precipitation variation in Schleswig-Holstein (December)

Büsum

In December Büsum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°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)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Büsum →

Westerland

In December Westerland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
31 hours
43 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Westerland →

Travemünde

In December Travemünde generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
35 hours
40 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Travemünde →

Flensburg

In December Flensburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
27 hours
41 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flensburg →

Grömitz

In December Grömitz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°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
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
35 hours
40 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Grömitz →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Schleswig-Holstein in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Büsum 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Westerland 7°C (45°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Travemünde 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Flensburg 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Grömitz 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Dagebüll 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Schleswig-Holstein weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in December?

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Büsum average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in December?

Daytime temperatures in Büsum peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Schleswig-Holstein, Germany get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Büsum averages only about 84 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Büsum, December may not be the ideal time to visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Büsum. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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