Zugspitze weather in December (Amrum, Germany)

What should you pack for a trip to Zugspitze in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Zugspitze includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -3°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Zugspitze in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 117 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Zugspitze. June, July and August typically offer 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 Zugspitze climate page with graphs.

 

Zugspitze, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 117 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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