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Esbjerg Weather in December

Esbjerg in December

The short of it: Esbjerg in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 2 °C (35 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 7 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 2° · rain 82 mm · daylight 7 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Esbjerg an average December high of 6°, a low of 2° and some 82 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 6 min in mid-December, 66 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Esbjerg runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Nordby, 4 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Esbjerg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 6 min
Average wind
23 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NordbySouth Denmark4 km SW6°2°82 mm
TjæreborgSouth Denmark8 km E5°1°81 mm
BrammingSouth Denmark16 km E5°1°82 mm
VardeSouth Denmark17 km N5°1°82 mm
OksbølSouth Denmark20 km NNW5°2°83 mm
RibeSouth Denmark25 km SE5°1°78 mm
HolstedSouth Denmark30 km E5°0°90 mm
BrørupSouth Denmark36 km E5°0°89 mm

The Almanac · Esbjerg 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 6°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Esbjerg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°68 mm26 km/h7 h 40 min✦✦
February4°0°55 mm26 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
March7°2°50 mm25 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April12°5°38 mm22 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°42 mm23 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°12°65 mm23 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July21°14°67 mm21 km/h16 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
August21°14°86 mm22 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
September18°12°93 mm23 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October13°8°107 mm24 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
November9°4°90 mm24 km/h8 h 12 min✦
December6°2°82 mm23 km/h7 h 6 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Esbjerg in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Esbjerg in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 2 °C (35 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Esbjerg?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and July.

How long are the days in Esbjerg in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 6 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Esbjerg in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Esbjerg in December?

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

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