There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Innsbruck rather than December, with an average high temperature of +37°F, and only 6 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Innsbruck;
Average weather
☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Innsbruck has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Innsbruck in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Innsbruck for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +39°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +52°F during the day and a minimum of +9°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +39°F.
Is Innsbruck warm or cold in December?
Innsbruck is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +30°F to +23°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Innsbruck, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Innsbruck in December
Innsbruck weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+37°F
+37°F
Min. temperature
-4°F
-9°F
-26°F
Max. temperature
+68°F
+57°F
+61°F
Rainfall
77 mm
47 mm
32 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
83%
85%
83%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
7
Cloudy days
8
8
8
Rainy days
9
4
3
Snowy days
7
13
14
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +46°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 77 mm to 47 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Innsbruck in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Innsbruck is gradually increasing during December, going from 0 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Innsbruck 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 101 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate 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:
Innsbruck wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 229 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Innsbruck 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 68 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Innsbruck.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Innsbruck?
This is the weather in Innsbruck in December 2023:
1 December
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+38°F
2 December
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+32°F
3 December
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+26°F
4 December
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+27°F
5 December
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+34°F
6 December
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+35°F
7 December
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+34°F
8 December
🌨️
+32°F
9 December
🌫️
+36°F
10 December
☁️
+39°F
11 December
🌧️
+39°F
12 December
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+42°F
13 December
🌫️
+40°F
14 December
🌧️
+37°F
15 December
🌨️
+37°F
16 December
☁️
+38°F
17 December
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+41°F
18 December
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+44°F
19 December
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+43°F
20 December
☁️
+39°F
21 December
☁️
+41°F
22 December
🌧️
+40°F
23 December
🌧️
+43°F
24 December
🌧️
+46°F
25 December
☁️
+51°F
26 December
☀️
+45°F
27 December
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+42°F
28 December
☀️
+42°F
29 December
☀️
+43°F
30 December
☀️
+44°F
31 December
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+39°F
In December 2023 Innsbruck had 10 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Innsbruck climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Innsbruck in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+62°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 1135 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1915 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Innsbruck in December:
Is December a good time to visit Innsbruck?
There is never a bad time to go to Innsbruck, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Innsbruck and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Innsbruck in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Innsbruck rainy in December?
Innsbruck is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Innsbruck in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Innsbruck in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Austria
Check out the weather for other cities in Austria.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Innsbruck, 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.