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Lahnstein Weather in December

Lahnstein in December

The short of it: Lahnstein in December averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 64 mm · daylight 8 h 3 min

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

December in Lahnstein brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 4th 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

Against its neighbours, Lahnstein runs about middling and about as wet in December. Koblenz, 7 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Lahnstein, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 7.0 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
KoblenzRheinland-Pfalz7 km NNW6°1°61 mm
NeuwiedRheinland-Pfalz18 km NW6°1°63 mm
AndernachRheinland-Pfalz21 km NW6°1°64 mm
Limburg an der LahnHesse32 km ENE6°0°68 mm
TaunussteinHesse42 km ESE4°0°79 mm
Bad Neuenahr-AhrweilerRheinland-Pfalz45 km NW6°1°67 mm
DotzheimHesse48 km ESE6°1°59 mm
WiesbadenHesse51 km ESE5°0°66 mm

The Almanac · Lahnstein Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Lahnstein by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°52 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
February7°0°46 mm11 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March11°3°50 mm11 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°6°43 mm10 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°9°59 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°66 mm9 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°80 mm9 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
August25°14°66 mm8 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°58 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°61 mm9 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November9°4°57 mm10 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦
December6°1°64 mm11 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lahnstein in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lahnstein in December?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Lahnstein?

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

How long are the days in Lahnstein 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 Lahnstein in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Lahnstein in December?

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

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