Vienna

Vienna (state) Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vienna (state), Austria in December.

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Vienna Perchtoldsdorf

Considering a trip to Vienna (state), Austria this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Vienna (state) in December

Vienna (state), Austria is a region in Austria. December in Vienna (state) generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Vienna. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Vienna (state), Austria, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 44 mm (1.7 in) in Vienna.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Vienna receives about 52 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Vienna (state) by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vienna (state) - and find the best time to visit. (based on Vienna)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) July27°C (81°F) This monthAugust27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vienna (state) in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vienna (state).

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 Vienna (state)

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Vienna (state), Austria?

Temperature range in Vienna (state) (December)

Precipitation variation in Vienna (state) (December)

Vienna

In December Vienna 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 less favorable 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)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
52 hours
70 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Perchtoldsdorf

In December Perchtoldsdorf 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 less favorable 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)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
52 hours
70 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vienna (state) in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vienna 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Perchtoldsdorf 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)

Vienna (state) weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vienna (state), Austria in December?

In December, Vienna (state), Austria generally has less favorable weather conditions. Vienna sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in Vienna (state), Austria in December?

Daytime temperatures in Vienna peak at roughly 5°C (41°F) in December, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Vienna (state), Austria get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Not particularly. Vienna averages just 44 mm (1.7 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Vienna (state), Austria.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Vienna (state), Austria?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Vienna (state), Austria with often less favorable weather in Vienna.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Vienna. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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