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Vienna in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Vienna in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Vienna 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 9 rainy days in the month and around 38 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 Vienna;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vienna has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Vienna in December

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

Going from a maximum of +59°F during the day to a minimum of +16°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +43°F.

Is Vienna warm or cold in December?

Vienna is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +30°F.

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

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

Climate in Vienna in December

Vienna weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+46°F+39°F+37°F
Min. temperature
+10°F0°F-13°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+61°F+66°F
Rainfall
46 mm38 mm30 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%80%78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
121213
Rainy days
1297
Snowy days
378

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +46°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 46 mm to 38 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 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 Vienna in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Vienna is gradually increasing during December, going from 0 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Vienna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 119 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 16 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:
Vienna wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Vienna 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 29 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Vienna.

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

How was the weather last December in Vienna?

This is the weather in Vienna in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+36°F
2 December
🌨️
+34°F
3 December
☀️
+31°F
4 December
☁️
+33°F
5 December
☁️
+32°F
6 December
🌨️
+37°F
7 December
🌧️
+40°F
8 December
☁️
+36°F
9 December
🌨️
+34°F
10 December
🌧️
+47°F
11 December
🌧️
+48°F
12 December
☁️
+51°F
13 December
🌧️
+46°F
14 December
🌧️
+47°F
15 December
🌧️
+44°F
16 December
☁️
+47°F
17 December
☁️
+52°F
18 December
☀️
+53°F
19 December
☀️
+50°F
20 December
☁️
+46°F
21 December
🌧️
+52°F
22 December
🌧️
+46°F
23 December
🌧️
+48°F
24 December
☁️
+54°F
25 December
☁️
+58°F
26 December
☁️
+55°F
27 December
☁️
+54°F
28 December
☁️
+45°F
29 December
☁️
+58°F
30 December
☁️
+55°F
31 December
☁️
+43°F
In December 2023 Vienna had 3 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 25 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+55°F) and the highest in 2023 (+63°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 435 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2441 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vienna in December:

Is December a good time to visit Vienna?

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

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

Is Vienna rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Vienna in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vienna 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.

Monthly weather in Vienna

Source of the data

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