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Wittenberg Weather in December

Wittenberg in December

The short of it: Wittenberg in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 7 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 44 mm · daylight 7 h 47 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

December in Wittenberg brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 44 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 4°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 47 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Wittenberg runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Dessau, 28 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Wittenberg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 47 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DessauSaxony-Anhalt28 km W5°-1°41 mm
Bitterfeld-WolfenSaxony-Anhalt35 km SW5°0°39 mm
GohlisSaxony59 km SSW5°0°37 mm
Brandenburg an der HavelBrandenburg62 km N4°-1°44 mm
LeipzigSaxony62 km SSW5°0°37 mm
Halle (Saale)Saxony-Anhalt63 km SW5°0°38 mm
BernburgSaxony-Anhalt63 km W5°0°36 mm
SchönebeckSaxony-Anhalt65 km WNW5°0°37 mm

The Almanac · Wittenberg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 4°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Wittenberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°48 mm16 km/h8 h 16 min✦✦
February5°-2°36 mm15 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
March9°1°41 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°4°27 mm13 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°51 mm13 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°46 mm12 km/h16 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°78 mm12 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
August25°13°58 mm12 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°50 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°40 mm13 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November8°2°44 mm14 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦✦
December4°-1°44 mm15 km/h7 h 47 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wittenberg in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wittenberg in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 4°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Wittenberg?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Wittenberg in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 47 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 40 min.

Does it snow in Wittenberg in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Wittenberg in December?

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

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