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Ostfildern Weather in December

Ostfildern in December

The short of it: Ostfildern in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 57 mm · daylight 8 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ostfildern an average December high of 5°, a low of -1° and some 57 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 17 min in mid-December, 48 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 September and April.

Against its neighbours, Ostfildern runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Esslingen, 4 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Ostfildern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 17 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EsslingenBaden-Wurttemberg4 km ENE5°-1°58 mm
Stuttgart-OstBaden-Wurttemberg7 km NNW5°0°53 mm
Leinfelden-EchterdingenBaden-Wurttemberg7 km WSW5°-1°55 mm
FilderstadtBaden-Wurttemberg8 km SSW5°-1°56 mm
StuttgartBaden-Wurttemberg8 km NW5°0°53 mm
FellbachBaden-Wurttemberg9 km NNE5°-1°56 mm
Stuttgart FeuerbachBaden-Wurttemberg11 km NW5°0°51 mm
WaiblingenBaden-Wurttemberg13 km NNE5°-1°60 mm

The Almanac · Ostfildern 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 -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Ostfildern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°46 mm10 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦
February6°-2°43 mm11 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦
March10°1°48 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°4°44 mm10 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°82 mm10 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
June22°11°79 mm9 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦
July24°13°76 mm9 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
August24°13°71 mm8 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
September19°9°63 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°61 mm8 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
November8°2°56 mm9 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦
December5°-1°57 mm10 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ostfildern in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ostfildern in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Ostfildern?

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

How long are the days in Ostfildern in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 17 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Ostfildern in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ostfildern in December?

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

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