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Nuremberg in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Nuremberg in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Nuremberg in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +39°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 6 rainy days in the month and around 50 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 Nuremberg;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
-6°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nuremberg has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Nuremberg in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nuremberg 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 +63°F during the day and a minimum of +9°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +63°F.

Is Nuremberg warm or cold in December?

Nuremberg is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +30°F.

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

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

Climate in Nuremberg in December

Nuremberg weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+39°F+37°F
Min. temperature
+12°F-6°F-9°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+63°F+61°F
Rainfall
52 mm50 mm43 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%85%84%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
201920
Rainy days
665
Snowy days
133

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 +39°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 52 mm to 50 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 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 3 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Nuremberg is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Nuremberg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 66 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 12 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:
Nuremberg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Nuremberg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 8 mm, with a 10% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Nuremberg.

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

How was the weather last December in Nuremberg?

This is the weather in Nuremberg in December 2023:
1 December
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+44°F
2 December
🌧️
+39°F
3 December
☁️
+36°F
4 December
☁️
+42°F
5 December
🌧️
+41°F
6 December
☁️
+38°F
7 December
☁️
+38°F
8 December
☁️
+37°F
9 December
☁️
+37°F
10 December
☁️
+33°F
11 December
🌨️
+29°F
12 December
☁️
+30°F
13 December
☀️
+28°F
14 December
🌨️
+27°F
15 December
☁️
+29°F
16 December
🌨️
+29°F
17 December
☀️
+25°F
18 December
☀️
+26°F
19 December
☀️
+34°F
20 December
☀️
+39°F
21 December
🌧️
+48°F
22 December
🌧️
+51°F
23 December
🌧️
+53°F
24 December
🌧️
+52°F
25 December
☀️
+52°F
26 December
🌧️
+51°F
27 December
☀️
+43°F
28 December
☀️
+47°F
29 December
☀️
+52°F
30 December
🌧️
+49°F
31 December
☀️
+62°F
In December 2023 Nuremberg had 10 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +25°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+32°F) and the highest in 2015 (+49°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 13 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 170 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nuremberg in December:

Is December a good time to visit Nuremberg?

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

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

Is Nuremberg rainy in December?

Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg

Source of the data

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