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Weather in December in Upper Austria

Considering a trip to Upper Austria 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 Upper Austria in December?

Upper Austria is a region in Austria. December in Upper Austria generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Obertraun at 1°C to cold in Hochburg-Ach at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Hochburg-Ach and -7°C in Obertraun. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dorfstetten with an average of 58 mm to high snow/rainfall in St. Wolfgang with 127 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 57 hours of sunlight in St. Wolfgang. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Upper Austria climate page.

Where to go in Upper Austria in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Upper Austria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Austria, check out our Upper Austria's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

St. Wolfgang

In December St. Wolfgang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

St. Wolfgang
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
7°C 
-1°C 
73 hours 
112 mm 
14 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
57 hours 
127 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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13°C 
3°C 
1,527 hours 
1867 mm 
184 days 
Climate in St. Wolfgang

Gosau

In December Gosau generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gosau
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
6°C 
-3°C 
105 hours 
114 mm 
14 days 
poor 
1°C 
-7°C 
76 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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11°C 
1°C 
1,727 hours 
1852 mm 
188 days 
Climate in Gosau

Sankt Gilgen

In December Sankt Gilgen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sankt Gilgen
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
7°C 
-1°C 
73 hours 
111 mm 
14 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
57 hours 
125 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
3°C 
1,527 hours 
1849 mm 
185 days 
Climate in Sankt Gilgen

Bad Goisern

In December Bad Goisern generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bad Goisern
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
6°C 
-2°C 
73 hours 
112 mm 
14 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
57 hours 
123 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
1,527 hours 
1836 mm 
186 days 
Climate in Bad Goisern

Linz

In December Linz 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.

Linz
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 
2°C 
48 hours 
59 mm 
13 days 
poor 
4°C 
-1°C 
42 hours 
64 mm 
14 days 
poor 
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>>  
15°C 
6°C 
1,727 hours 
926 mm 
162 days 
poor 
Climate in Linz

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Is December the best time to visit Upper Austria?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Upper Austria with often poor weather in St. Wolfgang.

On average, the best time to visit Upper Austria is in August and September with generally tolerable weather in St. Wolfgang. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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