Sylt Weather in December

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

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Westerland Wenningstedt List Hörnum

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

What to Expect in Sylt in December

Sylt, Germany is a region in Germany. December in Sylt generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Westerland.

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

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 95 mm (3.7 in) in Westerland.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Westerland sees roughly 31 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Sylt in December

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

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 Sylt

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

Temperature range in Sylt (December)

Precipitation variation in Sylt (December)

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 →

Wenningstedt

In December Wenningstedt 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)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wenningstedt →

List

In December List 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
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
31 hours
43 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in List →

Hörnum

In December Hörnum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hörnum →

Tinnum

In December Tinnum 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)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tinnum →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Westerland 7°C (45°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Wenningstedt 7°C (45°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
List 7°C (45°F) 4°C (39°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Hörnum 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Tinnum 7°C (45°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Kampen 7°C (45°F) 4°C (39°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

Sylt weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Sylt, Germany typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Westerland average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Sylt, Germany in December?

Daytime temperatures in Westerland peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does Sylt, Germany get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Sylt, Germany. Westerland averages only about 95 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Sylt, Germany?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Westerland, December may not be the ideal time to visit Sylt, Germany.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Westerland. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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