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Northeim Weather in December

Northeim in December

The short of it: Northeim in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 7 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 57 mm · daylight 7 h 49 min

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

December in Northeim brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 57 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 49 min in mid-December, 55 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Northeim runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Einbeck, 15 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Northeim, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 49 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EinbeckLower Saxony15 km NW5°0°59 mm
GöttingenLower Saxony20 km SSW5°0°57 mm
SeesenLower Saxony24 km NNE4°0°72 mm
DuderstadtLower Saxony28 km SE4°0°63 mm
AlfeldLower Saxony33 km NNW5°0°65 mm
GoslarLower Saxony37 km NE4°-1°98 mm
Heilbad HeiligenstadtThuringia38 km SSE4°-1°76 mm
Hannoversch MündenLower Saxony40 km SW4°0°72 mm

The Almanac · Northeim 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. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Northeim by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°58 mm14 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦
February6°-1°45 mm12 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
March10°1°48 mm12 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April15°4°36 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°59 mm11 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°58 mm10 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°70 mm9 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
August24°12°63 mm10 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September19°9°52 mm9 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°50 mm10 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦
November8°3°52 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦
December5°0°57 mm12 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Northeim in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Northeim in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Northeim?

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

How long are the days in Northeim in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 49 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 39 min.

Does it snow in Northeim in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Northeim in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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