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Zwiesel Weather in December

Zwiesel in December

The short of it: Zwiesel in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -4° · rain 97 mm · daylight 8 h 15 min

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

Thirty years of records give Zwiesel an average December high of 2°, a low of -4° and some 97 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 2°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 15 min in mid-December, 49 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Zwiesel runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Regen, 9 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Zwiesel, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 23 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 15 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RegenBavaria9 km WSW2°-4°96 mm
GrafenauBavaria21 km SSE2°-3°105 mm
ViechtachBavaria27 km WNW2°-3°80 mm
DeggendorfBavaria28 km SW3°-2°88 mm
HengersbergBavaria30 km SSW3°-2°76 mm
SušicePlzeň Region31 km NE2°-4°82 mm
FreyungBavaria32 km SE2°-4°111 mm
KötztingBavaria33 km WNW2°-3°71 mm

The Almanac · Zwiesel 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 2°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Zwiesel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-6°99 mm11 km/h8 h 39 min✦
February3°-5°72 mm11 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March7°-2°89 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April13°2°51 mm10 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May18°6°83 mm10 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
June21°10°97 mm8 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦
July23°11°122 mm9 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August22°11°96 mm8 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September17°6°84 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October12°3°82 mm9 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November6°-1°74 mm10 km/h9 h 3 min✦
December2°-4°97 mm11 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zwiesel in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zwiesel in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 2°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Zwiesel?

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

How long are the days in Zwiesel in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 15 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 11 min.

Does it snow in Zwiesel in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Zwiesel in December?

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

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