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Mayen Weather in December

Mayen in December

The short of it: Mayen in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 66 mm · daylight 8 h 3 min

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

December in Mayen brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 66 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 2nd 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Mayen runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Andernach, 17 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Mayen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 3 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AndernachRheinland-Pfalz17 km NE6°1°64 mm
NeuwiedRheinland-Pfalz21 km NE6°1°63 mm
Bad Neuenahr-AhrweilerRheinland-Pfalz25 km NNW6°1°67 mm
KoblenzRheinland-Pfalz25 km E6°1°61 mm
Bad HonnefNorth Rhine-Westphalia35 km N6°1°72 mm
MeckenheimNorth Rhine-Westphalia36 km NNW6°1°66 mm
RheinbachNorth Rhine-Westphalia38 km NNW7°1°59 mm
KönigswinterNorth Rhine-Westphalia39 km N7°2°70 mm

The Almanac · Mayen 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 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Mayen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°54 mm13 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
February6°-1°46 mm13 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March10°2°49 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°4°38 mm11 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°52 mm11 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°54 mm10 km/h16 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°68 mm10 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
August24°13°56 mm10 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September19°9°53 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°56 mm11 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November8°3°55 mm11 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦
December5°0°66 mm13 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mayen in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mayen in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Mayen?

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

How long are the days in Mayen 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 24 min.

Does it snow in Mayen in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Mayen in December?

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

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