Schwäbisch Gmünd weather in December (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)

What should you pack for a trip to Schwäbisch Gmünd in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Schwäbisch Gmünd typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -1°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Schwäbisch Gmünd in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Schwäbisch Gmünd. August and September 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 Schwäbisch Gmünd climate page with graphs.

 

Schwäbisch Gmünd, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Stuttgart, Germany (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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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