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Wels Weather in December

Wels in December

The short of it: Wels in December averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -1 °C (29 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 8 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -1° · rain 69 mm · daylight 8 h 22 min

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

December in Wels brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -1°, with about 69 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 3°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 8th 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, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Wels runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Oberhaid, 2 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Wels, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 22 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OberhaidUpper Austria2 km NW3°-1°69 mm
LichteneggUpper Austria3 km SW4°-1°70 mm
WimpassingUpper Austria4 km W3°-1°71 mm
MarchtrenkUpper Austria6 km ENE3°-2°64 mm
KremsmünsterUpper Austria15 km SSE3°-1°66 mm
Neuhofen an der KremsUpper Austria15 km ESE3°-2°60 mm
TraunUpper Austria16 km ENE3°-2°59 mm
HaidUpper Austria17 km ENE3°-2°59 mm

The Almanac · Wels 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 3°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Wels by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°66 mm7 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
February5°-2°55 mm8 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
March10°1°73 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April16°5°56 mm8 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
May20°10°99 mm8 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
June24°13°99 mm6 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
July26°15°110 mm6 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August25°15°101 mm5 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
September20°10°88 mm6 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October14°6°72 mm6 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦
November8°2°62 mm6 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
December3°-1°69 mm6 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wels in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wels in December?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -1 °C (29 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 3°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Wels?

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

How long are the days in Wels 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 Wels in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Wels in December?

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

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