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Lörrach Weather in December

Lörrach in December

The short of it: Lörrach in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 27 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 79 mm · daylight 8 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lörrach an average December high of 6°, a low of 0° and some 79 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 27 min in mid-December, 46 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, Lörrach runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Weil am Rhein, 4 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Lörrach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 10 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 27 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Weil am RheinBaden-Wurttemberg4 km SW6°1°68 mm
RiehenBasel-City4 km SSW6°1°75 mm
Saint-LouisGrand Est8 km WSW6°1°64 mm
BaselBasel-City9 km SW6°1°64 mm
RheinfeldenBaden-Wurttemberg11 km ESE6°1°96 mm
AllschwilBasel-Landschaft12 km SW6°1°66 mm
SchopfheimBaden-Wurttemberg12 km ENE5°-1°122 mm
ReinachBasel-Landschaft14 km SSW5°1°74 mm

The Almanac · Lörrach 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 79 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Lörrach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°59 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
February7°0°55 mm10 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦
March12°2°54 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April16°5°59 mm9 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°91 mm9 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
June24°13°81 mm8 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦
July26°14°90 mm8 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦
August26°14°81 mm7 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
September21°11°73 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°7°74 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November9°3°69 mm8 km/h9 h 12 min✦✦
December6°0°79 mm10 km/h8 h 27 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lörrach in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lörrach in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Lörrach?

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

How long are the days in Lörrach in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 27 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 58 min.

Does it snow in Lörrach in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Lörrach in December?

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

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