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Hohenems Weather in December

Hohenems in December

The short of it: Hohenems in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 92 mm · daylight 8 h 29 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

December in Hohenems brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -1°, with about 92 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 29 min in mid-December, 45 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Hohenems runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Dornbirn, 7 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Hohenems, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 29 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DornbirnVorarlberg7 km NE5°0°92 mm
LustenauVorarlberg8 km NNW6°0°86 mm
HardVorarlberg14 km N6°0°87 mm
FeldkirchVorarlberg15 km SSW5°-1°82 mm
BregenzVorarlberg16 km NNE5°1°88 mm
LindauBavaria21 km N5°1°86 mm
Sankt GallenSaint Gallen25 km WNW5°-1°78 mm
BludenzVorarlberg25 km SSE5°-2°85 mm

The Almanac · Hohenems Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Hohenems by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°76 mm7 km/h8 h 52 min✦
February5°-2°75 mm7 km/h10 h 12 min✦
March10°1°86 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April14°4°88 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦
May18°9°141 mm8 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
June22°12°157 mm7 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
July23°13°162 mm7 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
August23°13°166 mm6 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September18°10°128 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October14°7°98 mm6 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November8°3°101 mm7 km/h9 h 14 min✦
December5°-1°92 mm7 km/h8 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hohenems in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hohenems in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Hohenems?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Hohenems in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 29 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 55 min.

Does it snow in Hohenems in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hohenems in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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