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Strasbourg in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Strasbourg in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Strasbourg in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +43°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 64 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Strasbourg has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Strasbourg in December

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

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +43°F with a maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +12°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +66°F.

Is Strasbourg warm or cold in December?

Strasbourg 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 +37°F to +34°F.

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

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

Climate in Strasbourg in December

Strasbourg weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+48°F+43°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+14°F+1°F-2°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+66°F+64°F
Rainfall
61 mm64 mm56 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%84%83%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
232
Cloudy days
211920
Rainy days
777
Snowy days
022

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 61 mm to 64 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 2 to 3.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg is gradually increasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Strasbourg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 74 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 10 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:
Strasbourg wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Strasbourg 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 11 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Strasbourg.

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

How was the weather last December in Strasbourg?

This is the weather in Strasbourg in December 2023:
1 December
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+43°F
2 December
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+40°F
3 December
☁️
+41°F
4 December
☁️
+38°F
5 December
☁️
+45°F
6 December
☁️
+41°F
7 December
☁️
+42°F
8 December
☁️
+40°F
9 December
☁️
+36°F
10 December
🌨️
+36°F
11 December
☁️
+32°F
12 December
☁️
+33°F
13 December
☁️
+30°F
14 December
🌫️
+31°F
15 December
☁️
+31°F
16 December
☀️
+30°F
17 December
🌫️
+22°F
18 December
🌫️
+25°F
19 December
🌫️
+38°F
20 December
☀️
+48°F
21 December
🌧️
+56°F
22 December
🌧️
+55°F
23 December
🌧️
+58°F
24 December
☁️
+56°F
25 December
☀️
+58°F
26 December
🌧️
+54°F
27 December
☀️
+47°F
28 December
☀️
+52°F
29 December
☁️
+56°F
30 December
☀️
+57°F
31 December
☀️
+66°F
In December 2023 Strasbourg had 7 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +23°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 2 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 Strasbourg climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+36°F) and the highest in 2015 (+54°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 155 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Strasbourg in December:

Is December a good time to visit Strasbourg?

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

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

Is Strasbourg rainy in December?

Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg in December?

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

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Strasbourg

Source of the data

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