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Büdingen Weather in December

Büdingen in December

The short of it: Büdingen in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 82 mm · daylight 8 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Büdingen an average December high of 5°, a low of 0° and some 82 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. 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 8 h 3 min in mid-December, 52 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Büdingen runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Gelnhausen, 11 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Büdingen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 17 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 3 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GelnhausenHesse11 km SSE5°0°84 mm
Hanau am MainHesse22 km SW6°1°66 mm
KarbenHesse25 km WSW5°1°63 mm
MaintalHesse25 km SW6°1°65 mm
FriedbergHesse26 km WNW5°0°62 mm
Mühlheim am MainHesse28 km SW6°1°67 mm
Bad NauheimHesse28 km WNW5°0°66 mm
Bad VilbelHesse29 km WSW5°1°65 mm

The Almanac · Büdingen 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 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Büdingen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°66 mm11 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
February6°-1°60 mm11 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March10°2°57 mm11 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°5°46 mm10 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
May20°9°58 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°64 mm9 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°90 mm9 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
August24°13°64 mm9 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°66 mm8 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°70 mm9 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November8°3°65 mm10 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦
December5°0°82 mm11 km/h8 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Büdingen in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Büdingen in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. 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 Büdingen?

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

How long are the days in Büdingen in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 3 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 23 min.

Does it snow in Büdingen in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Büdingen in December?

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

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