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Dresden in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Dresden in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Dresden, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Dresden in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Dresden in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +39°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 47 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Dresden;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dresden has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Dresden in December

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

The temperature in December is +41°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +64°F during the day and a minimum of +14°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 57% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +64°F.

Is Dresden warm or cold in December?

Dresden is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°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 Dresden, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Dresden in December

Dresden weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+46°F+39°F+37°F
Min. temperature
+14°F-4°F-9°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+64°F+61°F
Rainfall
54 mm47 mm43 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%84%83%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
544
Cloudy days
181819
Rainy days
665
Snowy days
133

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +46°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 54 mm to 47 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 84%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 4 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 Dresden 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 Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 41 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 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:
Dresden wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 13%, for a monthly total of around 14 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Dresden.

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

How was the weather last December in Dresden?

This is the weather in Dresden in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
+35°F
2 December
☁️
+34°F
3 December
🌨️
+36°F
4 December
🌫️
+43°F
5 December
☁️
+44°F
6 December
☁️
+39°F
7 December
🌧️
+41°F
8 December
🌧️
+42°F
9 December
☁️
+39°F
10 December
🌨️
+34°F
11 December
🌨️
+30°F
12 December
🌨️
+30°F
13 December
☀️
+27°F
14 December
☀️
+29°F
15 December
☀️
+30°F
16 December
☁️
+29°F
17 December
🌫️
+30°F
18 December
☀️
+27°F
19 December
☀️
+33°F
20 December
🌧️
+36°F
21 December
🌧️
+40°F
22 December
🌧️
+52°F
23 December
🌧️
+52°F
24 December
☀️
+52°F
25 December
☀️
+49°F
26 December
🌧️
+56°F
27 December
☀️
+44°F
28 December
☀️
+48°F
29 December
☀️
+56°F
30 December
☀️
+51°F
31 December
☀️
+65°F
In December 2023 Dresden had 12 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+31°F) and the highest in 2015 (+51°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 130 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dresden in December:

Is December a good time to visit Dresden?

It’s always a good time to visit Dresden, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Dresden in December?

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

Is Dresden rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Dresden in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dresden 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 Dresden

Source of the data

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