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Heilbronn Weather in December

Heilbronn in December

The short of it: Heilbronn in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 0° · rain 72 mm · daylight 8 h 13 min

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

December in Heilbronn brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 0°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 13 min in mid-December, 49 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 April and June.

Against its neighbours, Heilbronn runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Neckarsulm, 5 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Heilbronn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 12 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 13 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NeckarsulmBaden-Wurttemberg5 km N6°0°76 mm
Bietigheim-BissingenBaden-Wurttemberg23 km SSW5°0°58 mm
BacknangBaden-Wurttemberg27 km SE5°-1°86 mm
LudwigsburgBaden-Wurttemberg27 km S5°0°55 mm
SinsheimBaden-Wurttemberg28 km WNW5°0°95 mm
Vaihingen an der EnzBaden-Wurttemberg30 km SW5°0°63 mm
Remseck am NeckarBaden-Wurttemberg30 km S5°0°57 mm
KornwestheimBaden-Wurttemberg31 km S5°0°51 mm
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The Almanac · Heilbronn 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 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Heilbronn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°58 mm10 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦
February7°-1°53 mm10 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
March11°2°54 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April17°5°37 mm9 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°9°79 mm9 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
June24°13°67 mm8 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°75 mm8 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
August26°14°58 mm8 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°61 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°68 mm8 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November9°3°60 mm8 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
December6°0°72 mm9 km/h8 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Heilbronn in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Heilbronn in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Heilbronn?

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

How long are the days in Heilbronn in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 12 min.

Does it snow in Heilbronn in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Heilbronn in December?

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

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