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Wittlich Weather in December

Wittlich in December

The short of it: Wittlich in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 82 mm · daylight 8 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Wittlich an average December high of 6°, a low of 1° and some 82 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 82 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 6 min in mid-December, 51 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Wittlich runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Trier, 31 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Wittlich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 17 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 6 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TrierRheinland-Pfalz31 km SW6°1°86 mm
KonzRheinland-Pfalz39 km SW6°1°86 mm
Idar-ObersteinRheinland-Pfalz42 km SE4°0°94 mm
MayenRheinland-Pfalz45 km NNE5°0°66 mm
WadernSaarland49 km S5°0°123 mm
LosheimSaarland54 km SSW5°0°118 mm
BoppardRheinland-Pfalz57 km ENE6°1°61 mm
Sankt WendelSaarland61 km SSE5°0°117 mm

The Almanac · Wittlich 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 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 82 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Wittlich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°64 mm13 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦
February6°0°56 mm13 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
March11°2°55 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April16°5°44 mm11 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°58 mm10 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°63 mm10 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°71 mm10 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦
August25°13°61 mm9 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°60 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°67 mm10 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦
November9°4°65 mm11 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦
December6°1°82 mm13 km/h8 h 6 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wittlich in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wittlich in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 82 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Wittlich?

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

How long are the days in Wittlich in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 6 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 20 min.

Does it snow in Wittlich in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Wittlich in December?

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

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