Thuringia Weather in December

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

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Weimar Oberhof Eisenach Jena

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

What to Expect in Thuringia in December

Thuringia, Germany is a region in Germany. December in Thuringia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Neuhaus am Rennweg to 5°C (41°F) in Altenburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Altenburg and -2°C (28°F) in Neuhaus am Rennweg.

For a closer look at conditions across Thuringia, Germany, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Artern with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Steinach with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Weimar receives roughly 45 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Thuringia by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Thuringia in December

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

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 Thuringia

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

Temperature range in Thuringia (December)

Precipitation variation in Thuringia (December)

Weimar

In December Weimar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
45 hours
58 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Weimar →

Oberhof

In December Oberhof 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
61 hours
45 hours
58 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oberhof →

Eisenach

In December Eisenach 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
61 hours
45 hours
58 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Eisenach →

Jena

In December Jena generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
45 hours
58 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jena →

Gotha

In December Gotha generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
45 hours
58 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gotha →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Weimar 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Oberhof 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Eisenach 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Jena 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Gotha 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Bad Frankenhausen 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Thuringia weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Thuringia, Germany in December. The popular destination of Weimar averages 5°C (41°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Thuringia, Germany during December range from a nighttime low near 0°C (32°F) to a daytime high around 5°C (41°F) in Weimar.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Thuringia, Germany during December, with Weimar averaging close to 56 mm (2.2 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Thuringia, Germany?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Thuringia, Germany with often poor weather in Weimar.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Weimar. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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