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Germany in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What December is actually like in Germany — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 4°C
- Average low
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 49mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 11th warmest month of Germany's year. The 6th wettest month, at 8% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 25 Erster Weihnachtstag · Christmas Day
- December 26 Zweiter Weihnachtstag · Second Day of Christmas
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Berlin, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.