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 in Graz is a magical experience that truly warms up the heart.

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a brisk 7°C in November to a wintry 2°C. December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's brisk 7°C to a wintry 2°C. Graz experiences a steady low-temperature of -5°C throughout December.

Rainfall

In Graz, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 51mm of accumulated precipitation. In Graz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146 days and collects up to 968mm of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, 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

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.