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Eichstätt Weather in December

Eichstätt in December

The short of it: Eichstätt in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -2° · rain 75 mm · daylight 8 h 16 min

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

Thirty years of records give Eichstätt an average December high of 3°, a low of -2° and some 75 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 16 min in mid-December, 48 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Eichstätt runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Neuburg an der Donau, 17 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Eichstätt, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 16 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Neuburg an der DonauBavaria17 km S3°-2°61 mm
IngolstadtBavaria22 km SE3°-2°60 mm
TreuchtlingenBavaria22 km WNW3°-2°60 mm
Weißenburg in BayernBavaria23 km NW3°-2°61 mm
HilpoltsteinBavaria34 km N4°-2°68 mm
DonauwörthBavaria36 km WSW3°-2°59 mm
SchrobenhausenBavaria37 km S3°-2°56 mm
RothBavaria41 km N4°-2°63 mm

The Almanac · Eichstätt 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 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Eichstätt by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°67 mm12 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
February4°-4°52 mm12 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦
March9°-1°58 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April14°3°46 mm11 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
May19°7°80 mm10 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
June23°11°76 mm9 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
July24°12°90 mm9 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
August24°12°78 mm9 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
September19°8°66 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October13°4°69 mm9 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦
November7°1°64 mm10 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦
December3°-2°75 mm12 km/h8 h 16 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Eichstätt in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Eichstätt in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Eichstätt?

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

How long are the days in Eichstätt in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 16 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 9 min.

Does it snow in Eichstätt in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Eichstätt in December?

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

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