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Sassnitz Weather in December

Sassnitz in December

The short of it: Sassnitz in December averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 7 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 52 mm · daylight 7 h 18 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sassnitz an average December high of 4°, a low of 0° and some 52 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 18 min in mid-December, 63 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Sassnitz runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Sagard, 6 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Sassnitz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 18 min
Average wind
22 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SagardMecklenburg-Vorpommern6 km W4°0°48 mm
Ostseebad BinzMecklenburg-Vorpommern13 km S5°0°48 mm
SellinMecklenburg-Vorpommern16 km SSE5°0°49 mm
Bergen auf RügenMecklenburg-Vorpommern17 km SW5°0°48 mm
Ostseebad GöhrenMecklenburg-Vorpommern20 km SSE5°1°48 mm
PutbusMecklenburg-Vorpommern21 km SSW5°0°48 mm
GingstMecklenburg-Vorpommern26 km WSW5°0°48 mm
SamtensMecklenburg-Vorpommern29 km SW5°0°48 mm

The Almanac · Sassnitz 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 52 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Sassnitz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°44 mm24 km/h7 h 50 min✦✦✦
February3°-1°40 mm24 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦✦
March6°1°35 mm22 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April10°3°30 mm20 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May15°8°44 mm18 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June19°11°58 mm18 km/h17 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July21°13°71 mm17 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦
August21°14°78 mm18 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
September17°11°59 mm19 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October12°7°58 mm21 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
November7°3°52 mm21 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦
December4°0°52 mm22 km/h7 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sassnitz in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sassnitz in December?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Sassnitz?

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

How long are the days in Sassnitz in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 18 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 13 min.

Does it snow in Sassnitz in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sassnitz in December?

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

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