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Katowice in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Katowice in December 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Katowice in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +36°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 10 snowy days in the month and around 27 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Katowice;

Average weather

☀️
+36°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
27 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Katowice has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Katowice in December

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

Going from a maximum of +52°F during the day to a minimum of +10°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +41°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +46°F.

Is Katowice warm or cold in December?

Katowice is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +36°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +34°F to +28°F.

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

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

Climate in Katowice in December

Katowice weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+36°F+34°F
Min. temperature
+7°F-9°F-15°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+61°F+61°F
Rainfall
38 mm27 mm22 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%86%85%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
332
Cloudy days
121212
Rainy days
1075
Snowy days
51011

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +36°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 38 mm to 27 mm. Humidity rises from 85% to 86%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Katowice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 41 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Katowice wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Katowice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 39 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Katowice.

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

How was the weather last December in Katowice?

This is the weather in Katowice in December 2024:
1 December
☁️
+37°F
2 December
🌨️
+29°F
3 December
🌨️
+29°F
4 December
☁️
+30°F
5 December
☁️
+33°F
6 December
☁️
+35°F
7 December
☁️
+33°F
8 December
☁️
+32°F
9 December
☁️
+33°F
10 December
☁️
+37°F
11 December
☁️
+43°F
12 December
🌧️
+44°F
13 December
☁️
+42°F
14 December
☁️
+40°F
15 December
☁️
+35°F
16 December
☁️
+41°F
17 December
☁️
+45°F
18 December
☀️
+50°F
19 December
☁️
+49°F
20 December
🌧️
+43°F
21 December
🌧️
+43°F
22 December
☁️
+40°F
23 December
🌨️
+35°F
24 December
🌧️
+44°F
25 December
🌧️
+51°F
26 December
☁️
+52°F
27 December
☀️
+44°F
28 December
☁️
+49°F
29 December
☁️
+51°F
30 December
☁️
+50°F
31 December
☁️
+46°F
In December 2024 Katowice had 2 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+51°F) and the highest in 2024 (+61°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 486 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 922 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Katowice in December:

Is December a good time to visit Katowice?

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

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

Is Katowice rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Katowice in December?

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

Other cities in Poland

Check out the weather for other cities in Poland.

Monthly weather in Katowice

Source of the data

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