Vorarlberg Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vorarlberg, Austria in December.

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Lech am Arlberg Sankt Gallenkirch Gaschurn Riezlern

Planning a journey to Vorarlberg, Austria this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Vorarlberg in December

Vorarlberg, Austria is a region in Austria. December in Vorarlberg generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Partenen at -3°C (27°F) to cold in Lochau at 5°C (41°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Lochau and -12°C (10°F) in Partenen. In many areas in Austria, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

For specific regional insights in Vorarlberg, Austria, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Höchst with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) to high snow/rainfall in Sibratsgfäll with 138 mm (5.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Vorarlberg in December

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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 Vorarlberg

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Vorarlberg, Austria?

Temperature range in Vorarlberg (December)

Precipitation variation in Vorarlberg (December)

Lech am Arlberg

In December Lech am Arlberg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lech am Arlberg →

Sankt Gallenkirch

In December Sankt Gallenkirch generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
126 mm (5 in)
127 mm (5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sankt Gallenkirch →

Gaschurn

In December Gaschurn generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gaschurn →

Riezlern

In December Riezlern generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riezlern →

Brand

In December Brand generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
51 hours
69 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Brand →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lech am Arlberg -1°C (30°F) -9°C (16°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Sankt Gallenkirch -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Gaschurn -3°C (27°F) -12°C (10°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Riezlern 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Brand 1°C (34°F) -8°C (18°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Schruns -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Vorarlberg weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vorarlberg, Austria in December?

December in Vorarlberg, Austria brings poor weather. In Lech am Arlberg, daytime temperatures are typically around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime lows hover near -9°C (16°F).

What is the average temperature in Vorarlberg, Austria in December?

Daytime temperatures in Lech am Arlberg peak at roughly -1°C (30°F) in December, dropping to about -9°C (16°F) overnight.

Does Vorarlberg, Austria get a lot of snow in December?

Lech am Arlberg typically receives notable snowfall in December, about 132 mm (5.2 in) on average across Vorarlberg, Austria.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Vorarlberg, Austria?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Vorarlberg, Austria due to the typically poor weather in Lech am Arlberg.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Lech am Arlberg.

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