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Mariahilf Weather in December

Mariahilf in December

The short of it: Mariahilf in December averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 35 mm · daylight 8 h 22 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mariahilf an average December high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 35 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 35 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Mariahilf runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Neubau, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Mariahilf, 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
NeubauVienna1 km NNW4°-1°35 mm
MargaretenVienna1 km S4°-1°35 mm
JosefstadtVienna2 km NNW4°-1°34 mm
ViennaVienna2 km NE4°-1°34 mm
Innere StadtVienna2 km NE4°-1°34 mm
FünfhausVienna3 km W4°-1°34 mm
LandstraßeVienna3 km ENE4°-1°34 mm
AlsergrundVienna3 km N4°-1°34 mm

The Almanac · Mariahilf 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 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Mariahilf by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°32 mm12 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦✦
February6°-1°31 mm13 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
March11°2°44 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°40 mm12 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°10°71 mm12 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
June25°14°73 mm10 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
July27°16°77 mm11 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August27°16°65 mm9 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September21°12°64 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°46 mm10 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November9°3°42 mm11 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦✦
December4°-1°35 mm11 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mariahilf in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mariahilf in December?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Mariahilf?

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

How long are the days in Mariahilf 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 Mariahilf in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Mariahilf in December?

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

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