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Hietzing Weather in December

Hietzing in December

The short of it: Hietzing in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 34 mm · daylight 8 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

Thirty years of records give Hietzing an average December high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 34 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 22 min in mid-December, 47 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Hietzing runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Fünfhaus, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Hietzing, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 22 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FünfhausVienna2 km NE4°-1°34 mm
PenzingVienna3 km NW4°-1°34 mm
OttakringVienna3 km N4°-1°35 mm
MeidlingVienna3 km SE4°-1°34 mm
NeubauVienna4 km ENE4°-1°35 mm
MargaretenVienna4 km E4°-1°35 mm
MariahilfVienna4 km ENE4°-1°35 mm
HernalsVienna4 km NNE4°-1°35 mm

The Almanac · Hietzing Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Hietzing by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°31 mm12 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦✦
February6°-1°29 mm13 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
March11°2°41 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°40 mm12 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°10°70 mm12 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
June25°14°72 mm10 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
July26°16°75 mm10 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August26°15°65 mm9 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September20°11°63 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°46 mm9 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November9°3°41 mm11 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦✦
December4°-1°34 mm11 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hietzing in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hietzing in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Hietzing?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Hietzing in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 22 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 3 min.

Does it snow in Hietzing in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hietzing in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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