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Sibiu in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Sibiu in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Sibiu in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +37°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 10 snowy days in the month and around 23 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 Sibiu;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
23 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sibiu has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Sibiu in December

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

Going from a maximum of +55°F during the day to a minimum of +21°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +50°F.

Is Sibiu warm or cold in December?

Sibiu is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +25°F.

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

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

Climate in Sibiu in December

Sibiu weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+48°F+37°F+36°F
Min. temperature
0°F-9°F-18°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+63°F+61°F
Rainfall
33 mm23 mm13 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
82%85%85%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
645
Cloudy days
101212
Rainy days
953
Snowy days
51011

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 +37°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 33 mm to 23 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 85%. Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in November to 4 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sibiu is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Sibiu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 16 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 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:
Sibiu wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Sibiu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 17 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Sibiu.

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

How was the weather last December in Sibiu?

This is the weather in Sibiu in December 2023:
1 December
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+56°F
2 December
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+56°F
3 December
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+47°F
4 December
☀️
+33°F
5 December
☀️
+38°F
6 December
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+40°F
7 December
☁️
+39°F
8 December
☁️
+36°F
9 December
☁️
+35°F
10 December
☁️
+37°F
11 December
☁️
+40°F
12 December
☀️
+46°F
13 December
☁️
+44°F
14 December
🌧️
+48°F
15 December
☁️
+40°F
16 December
☁️
+36°F
17 December
☁️
+36°F
18 December
☀️
+42°F
19 December
☀️
+43°F
20 December
☁️
+38°F
21 December
☀️
+38°F
22 December
☁️
+41°F
23 December
🌨️
+37°F
24 December
🌧️
+43°F
25 December
☁️
+53°F
26 December
☀️
+56°F
27 December
☀️
+48°F
28 December
☀️
+46°F
29 December
☀️
+47°F
30 December
☁️
+45°F
31 December
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+50°F
In December 2023 Sibiu had 12 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+53°F) and the highest in 2019 (+63°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 593 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 1317 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sibiu in December:

Is December a good time to visit Sibiu?

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

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

Is Sibiu rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Sibiu in December?

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

Other cities in Romania

Check out the weather for other cities in Romania.

Monthly weather in Sibiu

Source of the data

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