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Aarhus in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Aarhus in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Aarhus in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you are thinking of traveling to Aarhus in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +39°F, and there are only about 1 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Aarhus;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aarhus has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Aarhus in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aarhus for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +48°F during the day to a minimum of +14°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +37°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +48°F.

Is Aarhus warm or cold in December?

Aarhus is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Aarhus, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Aarhus in December

Aarhus weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+39°F+37°F
Min. temperature
+16°F+1°F+3°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+55°F+52°F
Rainfall
42 mm37 mm29 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
88%89%89%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
211
Cloudy days
222324
Rainy days
654
Snowy days
022

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 42 mm to 37 mm. Humidity rises from 88% to 89%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in November to 1 in December.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Aarhus in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Aarhus is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Aarhus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 41 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Aarhus wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 61 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Aarhus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 16 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Aarhus.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Aarhus?

This is the weather in Aarhus in December 2023:
1 December
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+39°F
2 December
☁️
+40°F
3 December
☁️
+37°F
4 December
☁️
+39°F
5 December
☁️
+39°F
6 December
☁️
+37°F
7 December
🌨️
+33°F
8 December
☁️
+32°F
9 December
☁️
+34°F
10 December
☁️
+34°F
11 December
☁️
+31°F
12 December
☁️
+29°F
13 December
☁️
+34°F
14 December
☁️
+34°F
15 December
☀️
+31°F
16 December
☁️
+26°F
17 December
☁️
+34°F
18 December
☁️
+33°F
19 December
☁️
+42°F
20 December
☁️
+48°F
21 December
☁️
+43°F
22 December
☁️
+45°F
23 December
☀️
+42°F
24 December
☁️
+37°F
25 December
☁️
+43°F
26 December
☁️
+45°F
27 December
☁️
+39°F
28 December
☁️
+46°F
29 December
🌧️
+47°F
30 December
☁️
+47°F
31 December
☁️
+49°F
In December 2023 Aarhus had 2 sunny days, 27 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 77%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Aarhus climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Aarhus in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+30°F) and the highest in 2015 (+48°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aarhus in December:

Is December a good time to visit Aarhus?

There is never a bad time to go to Aarhus, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Aarhus and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Aarhus in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Aarhus rainy in December?

Aarhus is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Aarhus in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aarhus in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Denmark

Check out the weather for other cities in Denmark.

Monthly weather in Aarhus

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aarhus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.