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Pirna Weather in December

Pirna in December

The short of it: Pirna in December averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 7 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 48 mm · daylight 7 h 57 min

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

December in Pirna brings afternoons near 4° and nights around 0°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 57 min in mid-December, 53 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Pirna runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Heidenau, 5 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Pirna, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 57 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HeidenauSaxony5 km WNW5°0°47 mm
LeubenSaxony10 km NW5°0°47 mm
LoschwitzSaxony14 km NW5°0°50 mm
BlasewitzSaxony14 km NW5°0°50 mm
RadebergSaxony17 km N4°-1°52 mm
DresdenSaxony17 km NW5°0°47 mm
Äußere NeustadtSaxony18 km NW5°0°47 mm
LöbtauSaxony19 km WNW5°0°47 mm

The Almanac · Pirna 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 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Pirna by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°50 mm13 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦
February5°-1°40 mm13 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
March9°2°51 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April16°5°30 mm12 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°57 mm11 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June23°13°68 mm11 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
July25°15°94 mm10 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦
August25°14°83 mm9 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
September20°10°59 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°52 mm10 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November8°3°50 mm11 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
December4°0°48 mm12 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pirna in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pirna in December?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Pirna?

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

How long are the days in Pirna in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 57 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 30 min.

Does it snow in Pirna in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Pirna in December?

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

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