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Linz Weather in December

Linz in December

The short of it: Linz in December averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -2° · rain 59 mm · daylight 8 h 21 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & June

December in Linz brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -2°, with about 59 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 21 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

Against its neighbours, Linz runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Leonding, 4 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Linz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 21 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LeondingUpper Austria4 km SW3°-2°58 mm
HaagUpper Austria4 km SSW3°-2°58 mm
HartUpper Austria5 km SSW3°-2°58 mm
SteyreggUpper Austria7 km ESE4°-2°54 mm
Sankt MartinUpper Austria9 km S4°-2°57 mm
TraunUpper Austria10 km SSW3°-2°59 mm
AnsfeldenUpper Austria11 km S4°-2°57 mm
GallneukirchenUpper Austria11 km ENE3°-3°58 mm

The Almanac · Linz 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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Highs fall 4° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Linz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°57 mm7 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦
February5°-3°48 mm8 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
March10°1°59 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April16°5°44 mm7 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°83 mm8 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
June24°13°90 mm6 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦
July25°14°104 mm6 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
August25°14°93 mm5 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September20°10°71 mm6 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October14°6°57 mm6 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November8°2°51 mm6 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦
December3°-2°59 mm6 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Linz in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Linz in December?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Linz?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are April and June.

How long are the days in Linz in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 21 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 4 min.

Does it snow in Linz in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Linz in December?

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

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