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Berlin in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Berlin in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Berlin rather than December, with an average high temperature of +39°F, and only 2 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 Berlin;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
39 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Berlin has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Berlin in December

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

The temperature in December is +43°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +52°F during the day and a minimum of +21°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 59% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°F to +46°F.

Is Berlin warm or cold in December?

Berlin 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 +37°F to +32°F.

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

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

Climate in Berlin in December

Berlin 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+3°F-6°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+63°F+61°F
Rainfall
40 mm39 mm38 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
85%86%84%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
323
Cloudy days
111211
Rainy days
131110
Snowy days
367

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 40 mm to 39 mm. Humidity rises from 85% to 86%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Berlin is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Berlin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 68%, leading to total precipitation of around 132 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 21 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:
Berlin wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Berlin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 11 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Berlin.

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

How was the weather last December in Berlin?

This is the weather in Berlin in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+29°F
2 December
☁️
+30°F
3 December
☁️
+30°F
4 December
☀️
+31°F
5 December
☁️
+32°F
6 December
🌫️
+35°F
7 December
🌫️
+36°F
8 December
☁️
+35°F
9 December
🌫️
+42°F
10 December
🌧️
+45°F
11 December
🌧️
+48°F
12 December
🌧️
+46°F
13 December
🌫️
+42°F
14 December
☁️
+40°F
15 December
🌫️
+44°F
16 December
☁️
+48°F
17 December
☁️
+50°F
18 December
☁️
+46°F
19 December
🌧️
+44°F
20 December
🌧️
+45°F
21 December
🌧️
+49°F
22 December
☁️
+41°F
23 December
🌧️
+37°F
24 December
🌫️
+52°F
25 December
🌧️
+53°F
26 December
🌧️
+50°F
27 December
☀️
+42°F
28 December
☀️
+51°F
29 December
🌧️
+52°F
30 December
☀️
+47°F
31 December
☀️
+46°F
In December 2023 Berlin had 5 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 67%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+51°F) and the highest in 2019 (+61°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 351 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 934 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Berlin in December:

Is December a good time to visit Berlin?

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

Can you sunbathe in Berlin in December?

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

Is Berlin rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Berlin in December?

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

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Berlin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Berlin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.