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Simrishamn Weather in December

Simrishamn in December

The short of it: Simrishamn in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 7 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 1° · rain 55 mm · daylight 7 h 5 min

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

Thirty years of records give Simrishamn an average December high of 5°, a low of 1° and some 55 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 5 min in mid-December, 67 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Simrishamn runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Tomelilla, 25 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Simrishamn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 5 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TomelillaSkåne25 km W4°0°66 mm
DegebergaSkåne35 km NNW4°-1°73 mm
YstadSkåne36 km WSW4°0°63 mm
ÅhusSkåne40 km N4°-1°49 mm
SjöboSkåne41 km WNW4°0°64 mm
AllingeCapital Region42 km SE5°2°57 mm
BlentarpSkåne47 km W4°0°67 mm
HasleCapital Region47 km SSE5°2°59 mm

The Almanac · Simrishamn 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 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Simrishamn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°49 mm23 km/h7 h 39 min✦✦
February3°-1°40 mm23 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦✦
March6°0°39 mm21 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April10°3°28 mm18 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May16°7°39 mm17 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
June19°11°51 mm18 km/h17 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°64 mm15 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
August21°13°59 mm17 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
September17°11°62 mm19 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October12°7°65 mm20 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
November8°4°60 mm20 km/h8 h 11 min✦✦
December5°1°55 mm21 km/h7 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Simrishamn in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Simrishamn in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Simrishamn?

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

How long are the days in Simrishamn in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 5 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 28 min.

Does it snow in Simrishamn in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Simrishamn in December?

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

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