Saalfeld weather in December (Thuringia, Germany)

Is Saalfeld a good destination in December, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During December, Saalfeld usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -2°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Saalfeld in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saalfeld. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saalfeld climate page with graphs.

 

Saalfeld, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Erfurt, Germany (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in December

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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