December weather forecastGraz, Austria

Weather in December

December in Graz is characterized by the festive spirit, despite the cold temperatures ranging from -5°C at night to 2°C during the day. The city is bathed in the soft glow of Christmas lights, transforming it into a winter fairyland. December offers visitors a chance to experience the world-renowned Austrian Christmas markets, known for their unique crafts, delicious foods, and warming mulled wine. Despite the winter's chill, December is a magical experience that truly warms up the heart.

Temperature

During the transition into December, Graz observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 7°C in November to a wintry 2°C. Stepping into December, Graz observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 7°C to a wintry 2°C. An average low-temperature of -5°C marks the month of December.

Rainfall

In Graz, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146 rainfall days, and 968mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Graz.
On the first day of December in Graz, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 16:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 16:18 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.