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Modra Weather in December

Modra in December

The short of it: Modra in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -2° · rain 47 mm · daylight 8 h 21 min

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

December in Modra brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -2°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 21 min in mid-December, 47 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Modra runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Pezinok, 6 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Modra, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 21 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PezinokBratislava Region6 km SSW4°-2°43 mm
SenecBratislava Region14 km SSE4°-2°42 mm
TrnavaTrnava Region21 km ENE3°-2°40 mm
VrakuňaBratislava Region23 km SSW4°-2°42 mm
Podunajské BiskupiceBratislava Region24 km SSW4°-2°42 mm
MalackyBratislava Region24 km WNW3°-2°41 mm
BratislavaBratislava Region25 km SW4°-1°43 mm
DúbravkaBratislava Region26 km SW3°-2°46 mm

The Almanac · Modra 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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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Modra by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°45 mm13 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦✦
February5°-3°35 mm14 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
March9°1°42 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April16°5°42 mm14 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°10°83 mm13 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
June24°13°87 mm12 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦
July26°15°112 mm11 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
August25°14°98 mm10 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September20°10°82 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October14°6°59 mm12 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November8°2°53 mm13 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦
December3°-2°47 mm13 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Modra in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Modra in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Modra?

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

How long are the days in Modra in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 21 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 4 min.

Does it snow in Modra in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Modra in December?

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

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