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Vlotho Weather in December

Vlotho in December

The short of it: Vlotho in December averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 7 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 1° · rain 79 mm · daylight 7 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vlotho an average December high of 5°, a low of 1° and some 79 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 44 min in mid-December, 56 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Vlotho runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Bad Oeynhausen, 6 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Vlotho, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 14 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 44 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bad OeynhausenNorth Rhine-Westphalia6 km NW6°1°76 mm
Porta WestfalicaNorth Rhine-Westphalia8 km NNE6°1°73 mm
LöhneNorth Rhine-Westphalia12 km WNW6°1°76 mm
Bad SalzuflenNorth Rhine-Westphalia12 km SW6°1°79 mm
HerfordNorth Rhine-Westphalia14 km WSW6°2°79 mm
MindenNorth Rhine-Westphalia14 km NNE6°1°71 mm
RintelnLower Saxony15 km E6°1°72 mm
LemgoNorth Rhine-Westphalia16 km S6°1°82 mm

The Almanac · Vlotho 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. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Vlotho by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°80 mm16 km/h8 h 13 min✦
February6°0°61 mm15 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
March9°2°62 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April15°5°46 mm12 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
May19°8°60 mm12 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°68 mm11 km/h16 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°80 mm11 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
August23°13°78 mm11 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
September19°10°71 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
October14°7°68 mm13 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦
November9°4°65 mm14 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
December5°1°79 mm15 km/h7 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vlotho in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vlotho in December?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Vlotho?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Vlotho in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 44 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 44 min.

Does it snow in Vlotho in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Vlotho in December?

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

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