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Jelling Weather in December

Jelling in December

The short of it: Jelling in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 7 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 74 mm · daylight 7 h 2 min

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

December in Jelling brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 74 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 2 min in mid-December, 67 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 June and April.

Against its neighbours, Jelling runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Vejle, 9 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Jelling, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 2 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VejleSouth Denmark9 km SE5°0°68 mm
GiveSouth Denmark15 km NW5°0°80 mm
HedenstedCentral Jutland17 km E5°0°64 mm
LøsningCentral Jutland18 km ENE5°0°63 mm
BillundSouth Denmark20 km W5°0°84 mm
BrandeCentral Jutland28 km NW5°0°80 mm
HorsensCentral Jutland29 km ENE5°0°56 mm
FredericiaSouth Denmark29 km SE6°1°60 mm

The Almanac · Jelling 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 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Jelling by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°63 mm22 km/h7 h 36 min✦✦
February4°-3°53 mm21 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
March7°-1°46 mm21 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April11°3°41 mm18 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
May15°7°52 mm18 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦
June18°10°66 mm19 km/h17 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°78 mm17 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦
August21°12°88 mm17 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
September17°9°78 mm18 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October12°6°94 mm19 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
November8°2°79 mm19 km/h8 h 9 min✦
December5°0°74 mm19 km/h7 h 2 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jelling in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jelling in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Jelling?

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

How long are the days in Jelling in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 2 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 31 min.

Does it snow in Jelling in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Jelling in December?

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

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The Editor’s Remark

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