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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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