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Oradea Weather in December

Oradea in December

The short of it: Oradea in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 56 mm · daylight 8 h 31 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & October

December in Oradea brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -2°, with about 56 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 4°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 31 min in mid-December, 45 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 April and October.

Against its neighbours, Oradea runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Cefa, 20 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Oradea, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 10 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 31 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CefaBihor County20 km SW4°-2°52 mm
TileagdBihor County21 km E4°-2°52 mm
DiosigBihor County29 km NNE4°-2°50 mm
KomádiHajdú-Bihar32 km W4°-2°48 mm
SalontaBihor County34 km SW4°-2°51 mm
BerettyóújfaluHajdú-Bihar35 km NW4°-2°46 mm
DobreştiBihor County36 km SE4°-2°51 mm
AleşdBihor County36 km E4°-3°52 mm

The Almanac · Oradea 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 6° from November to about 4°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Oradea by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-4°40 mm8 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦✦
February5°-3°39 mm9 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
March11°1°44 mm10 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
April18°5°41 mm9 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°54 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
June26°14°73 mm8 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
July28°15°58 mm7 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
August29°15°50 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
September23°11°46 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October17°6°38 mm7 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°2°46 mm7 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦✦
December4°-2°56 mm8 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oradea in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oradea in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 4°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Oradea?

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

How long are the days in Oradea in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 31 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 53 min.

Does it snow in Oradea in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Oradea in December?

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

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