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Dusseldorf in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Dusseldorf in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Dusseldorf in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +43°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 73 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 Dusseldorf;

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
73 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dusseldorf has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Dusseldorf in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dusseldorf 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 +64°F during the day and a minimum of +19°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +64°F.

Is Dusseldorf warm or cold in December?

Dusseldorf is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +43°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 Dusseldorf, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Dusseldorf in December

Dusseldorf weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+48°F+43°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+18°F+7°F-2°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+64°F+61°F
Rainfall
64 mm73 mm68 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%84%82%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
434
Cloudy days
181818
Rainy days
898
Snowy days
011

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +43°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 64 mm to 73 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in November to 3 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dusseldorf is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 10 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Dusseldorf based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 109 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Dusseldorf, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Dusseldorf wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Dusseldorf based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 4 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Dusseldorf.

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

How was the weather last December in Dusseldorf?

This is the weather in Dusseldorf in December 2023:
1 December
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+44°F
2 December
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+40°F
3 December
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+37°F
4 December
☁️
+38°F
5 December
🌧️
+37°F
6 December
🌧️
+43°F
7 December
☁️
+44°F
8 December
☁️
+41°F
9 December
☁️
+39°F
10 December
🌫️
+33°F
11 December
☁️
+35°F
12 December
☀️
+36°F
13 December
☀️
+33°F
14 December
☀️
+33°F
15 December
🌫️
+30°F
16 December
🌫️
+31°F
17 December
🌫️
+30°F
18 December
☀️
+33°F
19 December
🌧️
+50°F
20 December
🌧️
+53°F
21 December
🌧️
+50°F
22 December
🌧️
+51°F
23 December
☁️
+55°F
24 December
☁️
+54°F
25 December
🌧️
+53°F
26 December
🌧️
+53°F
27 December
☀️
+46°F
28 December
🌧️
+52°F
29 December
☁️
+54°F
30 December
☀️
+56°F
31 December
☀️
+64°F
In December 2023 Dusseldorf had 7 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+34°F) and the highest in 2015 (+54°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 23 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 279 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dusseldorf in December:

Is December a good time to visit Dusseldorf?

It’s always a good time to visit Dusseldorf, 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 Dusseldorf in December?

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

Is Dusseldorf rainy in December?

Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf

Source of the data

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