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Dortmund in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Dortmund in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Dortmund in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
December may not be the ideal time to visit Dortmund, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +41°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 14 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 80 mm. 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 Dortmund;

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
80 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dortmund has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Dortmund in December

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

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +46°F with a maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +27°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 80% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°F to +52°F.

Is Dortmund warm or cold in December?

Dortmund is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +36°F.

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

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

Climate in Dortmund in December

Dortmund weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+48°F+41°F+39°F
Min. temperature
+18°F+5°F-4°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+63°F+61°F
Rainfall
73 mm80 mm75 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
84%85%84%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
323
Cloudy days
899
Rainy days
171413
Snowy days
266

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 80 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 85%. 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 Dortmund in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dortmund is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 168 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 24 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:
Dortmund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 3 mm, with a 3% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Dortmund.

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

How was the weather last December in Dortmund?

This is the weather in Dortmund in December 2023:
1 December
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+31°F
2 December
☁️
+31°F
3 December
☁️
+35°F
4 December
🌧️
+37°F
5 December
🌧️
+46°F
6 December
🌨️
+38°F
7 December
☀️
+40°F
8 December
☁️
+44°F
9 December
🌧️
+48°F
10 December
🌧️
+52°F
11 December
🌧️
+51°F
12 December
☁️
+52°F
13 December
🌧️
+49°F
14 December
☁️
+44°F
15 December
☁️
+46°F
16 December
☁️
+48°F
17 December
☁️
+47°F
18 December
☁️
+45°F
19 December
🌧️
+45°F
20 December
🌧️
+46°F
21 December
🌧️
+51°F
22 December
🌧️
+48°F
23 December
🌧️
+48°F
24 December
🌧️
+53°F
25 December
🌧️
+53°F
26 December
☁️
+51°F
27 December
☁️
+49°F
28 December
☁️
+53°F
29 December
🌧️
+51°F
30 December
☀️
+50°F
31 December
🌧️
+52°F
In December 2023 Dortmund had 2 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 627 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1615 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dortmund in December:

Is December a good time to visit Dortmund?

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

Can you sunbathe in Dortmund in December?

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

Is Dortmund rainy in December?

Dortmund is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Dortmund in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dortmund 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 Dortmund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dortmund, 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.