December weather forecastMunich, Germany

Marienplatz hall and Frauenkirche in Munich, Germany

December

Weather in December

Finally, December witnesses Munich transforming into a winter wonderland. The city is adorned with Christmas lights and festive decorations, adding to the enchantment of the season. Despite the frigid temperatures and short daylight hours, December radiates warmth and cheer, especially with the bustling Christmas markets spread across the city. While snow is not a guarantee, a white Christmas definitely adds to the magic of the holiday season in Munich. Bundling up in winter clothes, one can enjoy the last days of the year savoring hot beverages and festive treats in Munich's traditional markets.

Temperature

Munich records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a frosty 6.9°C (44.4°F) in November to an icy 3.7°C (38.7°F). In Munich, December is marked by an average low-temperature of -2.3°C (27.9°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Munich, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Munich, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Munich, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 968mm (38.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 16:22. On the last day of December, in Munich, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 16:29 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.6h of 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

During December, Munich experiences an average high-temperature of 3.7°C (38.7°F) and a low-temperature of -2.3°C (27.9°F).

December is the most humid month in Munich, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

The average relative humidity in December in Munich, Germany, is 81%.

In Munich, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Munich is 8h and 26min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 16:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 16:29 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Munich, Germany, is December, with an average of 1.6h of sunshine.

In Munich, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Munich, Germany, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Munich is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average high temperature

6.9°C

3.7°C

2.7°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Munich, Germany

Average high temperature in December: 3.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: -2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.7°C).

Average humidity in December
Munich, Germany

Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, July and August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Munich, Germany

Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (132mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Munich, Germany

Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Munich, Germany

Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine in December: 1h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average UV index in December
Munich, Germany

Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).