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Sønderborg Weather in December

Sønderborg in December

The short of it: Sønderborg in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 7 h 13 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 1° · rain 71 mm · daylight 7 h 13 min

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

December in Sønderborg brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 1°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 13 min in mid-December, 64 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, Sønderborg runs about middling and drier than most in December. Nordborg, 17 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Sønderborg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 13 min
Average wind
22 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NordborgSouth Denmark17 km N5°1°68 mm
GlücksburgSchleswig-Holstein17 km WSW5°1°80 mm
FlensburgSchleswig-Holstein26 km WSW5°1°85 mm
AabenraaSouth Denmark28 km WNW5°1°82 mm
HarrisleeSchleswig-Holstein29 km WSW5°1°87 mm
KappelnSchleswig-Holstein29 km SSE5°1°69 mm
HandewittSchleswig-Holstein33 km WSW5°1°84 mm
RødekroSouth Denmark34 km WNW5°0°85 mm

The Almanac · Sønderborg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
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 71 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Sønderborg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°68 mm24 km/h7 h 46 min✦✦
February4°0°59 mm23 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦
March7°1°59 mm22 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April11°4°39 mm19 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May16°8°52 mm19 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦
June19°11°70 mm19 km/h17 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
July21°13°88 mm18 km/h16 h 48 min✦✦✦
August21°14°104 mm18 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
September17°11°76 mm19 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
October13°8°86 mm21 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦
November8°4°62 mm22 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦
December5°1°71 mm22 km/h7 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sønderborg in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sønderborg in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Sønderborg?

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

How long are the days in Sønderborg in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 19 min.

Does it snow in Sønderborg in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sønderborg in December?

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

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