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Mayrhofen Weather in December

Mayrhofen in December

The short of it: Mayrhofen in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -3° · rain 61 mm · daylight 8 h 30 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mayrhofen an average December high of 4°, a low of -3° and some 61 mm of rain. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 30 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Mayrhofen runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Schwaz, 24 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Mayrhofen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 14 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 30 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SchwazTyrol24 km NNW5°-2°68 mm
WattensTyrol25 km NW5°-2°65 mm
JenbachTyrol26 km NNW5°-2°71 mm
Hall in TirolTyrol29 km WNW5°-3°62 mm
AbsamTyrol31 km WNW5°-3°68 mm
RumTyrol34 km WNW5°-2°56 mm
ArzlTyrol35 km WNW5°-2°56 mm
AmrasTyrol35 km WNW5°-2°56 mm

The Almanac · Mayrhofen 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 4°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Mayrhofen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°49 mm5 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
February5°-4°48 mm5 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
March9°-1°65 mm6 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April14°3°65 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May19°9°120 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
June22°12°134 mm7 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
July23°13°146 mm7 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
August23°13°140 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September18°9°96 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October14°6°86 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November8°1°75 mm5 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December4°-3°61 mm5 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mayrhofen in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mayrhofen in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Mayrhofen?

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

How long are the days in Mayrhofen in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 30 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 54 min.

Does it snow in Mayrhofen in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Mayrhofen in December?

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

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