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Weather in December in Silesia

Considering a trip to Silesia this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Silesia in December?

Silesia is a region in Poland. December in Silesia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Ujsoły at 2°C to cold in Kuźnia Raciborska at 4°C. At night it cools down to -2°C in Kuźnia Raciborska and -5°C in Ujsoły. In many areas in Poland, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Racibórz with an average of 48 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Rajcza with 78 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Wisła typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 38 hours of sunlight in Wisła. 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 Silesia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Silesia's yearly weather, check out our Silesia climate page.

Where to go in Silesia in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Silesia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Silesia?

Wisła

In December Wisła generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Wisła
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
1°C 
55 hours 
73 mm 
16 days 
poor 
3°C 
-3°C 
38 hours 
73 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-5°C 
47 hours 
74 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Wisła

Szczyrk

In December Szczyrk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Szczyrk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
1°C 
55 hours 
73 mm 
16 days 
poor 
3°C 
-3°C 
38 hours 
72 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-5°C 
47 hours 
74 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Szczyrk

Ustroń

In December Ustroń generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ustroń
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
1°C 
55 hours 
71 mm 
16 days 
poor 
3°C 
-3°C 
38 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-5°C 
47 hours 
72 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Ustroń

Katowice

In December Katowice 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.

Katowice
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
2°C 
49 hours 
56 mm 
17 days 
poor 
4°C 
-2°C 
32 hours 
53 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-4°C 
42 hours 
54 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Katowice

Bielsko-Biala

In December Bielsko-Biala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bielsko-Biala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
1°C 
55 hours 
69 mm 
16 days 
poor 
3°C 
-3°C 
38 hours 
68 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-5°C 
47 hours 
70 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Bielsko-Biala

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Silesia, in Poland.

Is December the best time to visit Silesia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Silesia due to the typically poor weather in Wisła.

On average, the best time to visit Silesia is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Wisła. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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