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Bielefeld Weather in December

Bielefeld in December

The short of it: Bielefeld in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (35 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 7 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 82 mm · daylight 7 h 46 min

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

December in Bielefeld brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 82 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 46 min in mid-December, 56 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Bielefeld runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Herford, 13 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Bielefeld, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 46 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HerfordNorth Rhine-Westphalia13 km NE6°2°79 mm
Bad SalzuflenNorth Rhine-Westphalia16 km ENE6°1°79 mm
GüterslohNorth Rhine-Westphalia18 km SW6°1°73 mm
LageNorth Rhine-Westphalia18 km ESE6°1°83 mm
BündeNorth Rhine-Westphalia19 km N6°1°77 mm
LöhneNorth Rhine-Westphalia20 km NNE6°1°76 mm
MelleLower Saxony23 km NW6°1°79 mm
LemgoNorth Rhine-Westphalia25 km E6°1°82 mm

The Almanac · Bielefeld 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 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Bielefeld by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°84 mm16 km/h8 h 14 min✦
February6°0°64 mm15 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦
March10°2°66 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April15°5°47 mm12 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
May19°9°62 mm12 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°70 mm11 km/h16 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°80 mm11 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦
August23°13°77 mm11 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
September19°10°74 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
October14°7°73 mm13 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦
November9°4°71 mm13 km/h8 h 41 min✦
December6°1°82 mm15 km/h7 h 46 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bielefeld in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bielefeld in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (35 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Bielefeld?

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

How long are the days in Bielefeld in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 46 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 42 min.

Does it snow in Bielefeld in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Bielefeld in December?

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

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