The Wachau Valley weather in December
Planning a journey to the Wachau Valley 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 the Wachau Valley in December?
The Wachau Valley is a region in Austria. December in the Wachau Valley generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Krems an der Donau. 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.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Krems an der Donau with an average of 46 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Melk with 56 mm. Krems an der Donau experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For a closer look at December's conditions in the Wachau Valley, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Wachau Valley's yearly weather, check out our the Wachau Valley climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Wachau Valley?
Krems an der Donau
In December Krems an der Donau 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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Melk
In December Melk 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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Weissenkirchen in der Wachau
In December Weissenkirchen in der Wachau 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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Spitz
In December Spitz 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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Emmersdorf an der Donau
In December Emmersdorf an der Donau 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Wachau Valley, in Austria.
Is December the best time to visit the Wachau Valley?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Wachau Valley due to the typically poor weather in Krems an der Donau.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Krems an der Donau. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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