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Grimma Weather in December

Grimma in December

The short of it: Grimma in December averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 7 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 48 mm · daylight 7 h 54 min

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

Thirty years of records give Grimma an average December high of 4°, a low of 0° and some 48 mm of rain. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 4°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 54 min in mid-December, 54 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Grimma runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Borna, 20 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Grimma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 54 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BornaSaxony20 km SW5°0°42 mm
MarkkleebergSaxony25 km W5°0°37 mm
EilenburgSaxony26 km NNW4°-1°43 mm
LeipzigSaxony27 km WNW5°0°37 mm
OschatzSaxony28 km ENE4°-1°46 mm
GohlisSaxony29 km WNW5°0°37 mm
DöbelnSaxony30 km ESE4°-1°55 mm
MittweidaSaxony33 km SSE4°-1°56 mm

The Almanac · Grimma 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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Highs fall 4° against November, to near 4°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Grimma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°51 mm16 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦
February5°-1°41 mm15 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
March9°1°47 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April16°6°24 mm13 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°57 mm13 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°44 mm12 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°14°106 mm12 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦
August25°14°66 mm11 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°63 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°44 mm13 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°55 mm14 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦
December4°0°48 mm15 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Grimma in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Grimma in December?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 4°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Grimma?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Grimma in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 54 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 33 min.

Does it snow in Grimma in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Grimma in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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