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Stein am Rhein Weather in December
December in Stein am Rhein averages 5°C (41°F) during the day and 0°C (32°F) at night. Quite a bit of snow/rainfall is typical this month, with around 92 mm (3.6 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.
Rainfall in Stein am Rhein in December
Records from the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of snow/rain, with 92 mm (3.6 in) average for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.
Temperature in Stein am Rhein in December
In December, expect low temperatures in Stein am Rhein, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F) at night. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows of 0°C (32°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated.
Sunshine in Stein am Rhein in December
The city usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. September typically offers the best weather for Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein Temperature in December
Min Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Max Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Chance of Rain
49%
Precipitation
92 mm (3.6 in)
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
85% *
Sunshine
48 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
20% *
* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (37 KM, 23 Miles).
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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).
What to Wear in Stein am Rhein in December
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Stein am Rhein in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.
What To Do in Stein am Rhein in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming4/10 -
Cycling3/10 -
Walking3/10 -
Camping1/10 -
Outdoor sports3/10
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