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Hof Weather in December

Hof in December

The short of it: Hof in December averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 7 h 59 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 3° · low -1° · rain 118 mm · daylight 7 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hof an average December high of 3°, a low of -1° and some 118 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 118 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 59 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Hof runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Siegen, 23 km to the N, is 2° warmer by day.

December in Hof, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 27 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 59 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SiegenNorth Rhine-Westphalia23 km N5°0°112 mm
Limburg an der LahnHesse32 km S6°0°68 mm
KreuztalNorth Rhine-Westphalia34 km N5°0°122 mm
WetzlarHesse36 km ESE5°0°69 mm
NeuwiedRheinland-Pfalz46 km WSW6°1°63 mm
KoblenzRheinland-Pfalz47 km SW6°1°61 mm
GießenHesse47 km E5°0°64 mm
GummersbachNorth Rhine-Westphalia51 km NW5°1°136 mm

The Almanac · Hof 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 -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 118 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Hof by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°105 mm17 km/h8 h 26 min✦
February4°-3°84 mm16 km/h9 h 57 min✦
March8°0°85 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April13°3°58 mm14 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦
May17°7°67 mm14 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°70 mm13 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July22°12°92 mm13 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
August22°11°78 mm12 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
September17°8°77 mm13 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October12°5°88 mm15 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
November7°1°91 mm15 km/h8 h 52 min✦
December3°-1°118 mm16 km/h7 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hof in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hof in December?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 118 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Hof?

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

How long are the days in Hof in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 59 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Hof in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hof in December?

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

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