Weather in December in Thuringia
Planning a journey to Thuringia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Thuringia in December?
Thuringia 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 in Neuhaus am Rennweg to 5°C in Altenburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Altenburg and -2°C in Neuhaus am Rennweg.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Artern with an average of 52 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Steinach with 86 mm.Average sunshine
Weimar experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at December's conditions in Thuringia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Thuringia's yearly weather, check out our Thuringia climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Thuringia?
Weimar
In December Weimar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Oberhof
In December Oberhof 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.
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Eisenach
In December Eisenach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jena
In December Jena generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gotha
In December Gotha generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Thuringia, in Germany.
Is December the best time to visit Thuringia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Thuringia 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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