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Lahr Weather in December

Lahr in December

The short of it: Lahr in December averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 20 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 1° · rain 77 mm · daylight 8 h 20 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lahr an average December high of 6°, a low of 1° and some 77 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 20 min in mid-December, 47 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, Lahr runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Offenburg, 16 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Lahr, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 20 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OffenburgBaden-Wurttemberg16 km NNE6°1°73 mm
Illkirch-GraffenstadenGrand Est24 km NNW6°1°55 mm
EmmendingenBaden-Wurttemberg24 km S6°1°81 mm
KehlBaden-Wurttemberg26 km N6°1°60 mm
OberkirchBaden-Wurttemberg26 km NE6°1°97 mm
LingolsheimGrand Est28 km NNW6°1°50 mm
WaldkirchBaden-Wurttemberg28 km SSE6°1°91 mm
StrasbourgGrand Est29 km NNW6°1°54 mm

The Almanac · Lahr 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 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Lahr by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°59 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦
February7°0°57 mm11 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
March12°3°60 mm12 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April17°6°54 mm10 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
May21°10°93 mm9 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
June24°13°82 mm9 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦
July26°15°87 mm9 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
August26°14°71 mm8 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September21°11°79 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October15°7°76 mm9 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦
November10°4°69 mm9 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦
December6°1°77 mm11 km/h8 h 20 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lahr in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lahr in December?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Lahr?

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

How long are the days in Lahr in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 20 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 4 min.

Does it snow in Lahr in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Lahr in December?

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

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