Berlin Weather in December
Germany · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high4°C (39°F)
Avg low-1°C (31°F)
Rainfall53 mm (2.1 in)
RatingPoor 2.4/10
Expect cold days in Berlin in December: the average high is 4°C (39°F) and the average low is -1°C (31°F). December is winter in Germany. The month is fairly dry, with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 7.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Berlin?
December is not the best time to visit Berlin (2.4/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in May to June and September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 4°C (39°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -1°C (31°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (34°F) |
| Rainfall | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 94% |
| Cloud cover | 82% |
| Daylight | 7.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.3 km/h |
| vs November | 4°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Berlin in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Berlin weather in other months
Jan3°C / -3°C54 mmPoorFeb5°C / -2°C42 mmPoorMar9°C / 0°C41 mmFairApr15°C / 4°C29 mmExcellentMay19°C / 8°C53 mmExcellentJun24°C / 13°C59 mmExcellentJul26°C / 15°C82 mmExcellentAug25°C / 14°C59 mmExcellentSep21°C / 11°C44 mmExcellentOct15°C / 6°C49 mmGoodNov8°C / 2°C49 mmFairDec4°C / -1°C53 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit BerlinJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Hamburg4°C · 76 mm
- Prague4°C · 44 mm
- Copenhagen4°C · 66 mm
- Gdansk3°C · 66 mm
- Cologne6°C · 79 mm
- Munich4°C · 73 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.