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Ålbæk Weather in December

Ålbæk in December

The short of it: Ålbæk in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 6 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 1° · rain 62 mm · daylight 6 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ålbæk an average December high of 5°, a low of 1° and some 62 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 36 min in mid-December, 75 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

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 June.

Against its neighbours, Ålbæk runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Jerup, 7 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Ålbæk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 36 min
Average wind
22 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JerupNorth Denmark7 km S5°1°60 mm
StrandbyNorth Denmark12 km SSE5°1°57 mm
Nørre BindslevNorth Denmark14 km WSW4°0°64 mm
EllingNorth Denmark14 km SSE5°1°57 mm
SkagenNorth Denmark18 km NE5°2°62 mm
SindalNorth Denmark18 km SW4°0°63 mm
FrederikshavnNorth Denmark19 km SSE5°1°57 mm
AstrupNorth Denmark22 km SW4°0°65 mm

The Almanac · Ålbæk 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 62 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Ålbæk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°53 mm24 km/h7 h 14 min✦✦
February3°-1°39 mm25 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦✦
March6°1°38 mm22 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April10°3°36 mm19 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
May15°7°50 mm19 km/h16 h 35 min✦✦✦
June18°11°69 mm20 km/h18 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
July21°13°70 mm18 km/h17 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
August20°13°85 mm19 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
September17°11°64 mm21 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
October12°7°86 mm22 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
November8°4°72 mm23 km/h7 h 50 min✦
December5°1°62 mm22 km/h6 h 36 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ålbæk in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ålbæk in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Ålbæk?

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

How long are the days in Ålbæk in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 36 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 1 min.

Does it snow in Ålbæk in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ålbæk in December?

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

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