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Vienna in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Vienna in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 3 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
33/100 · #12
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#7
Sun
#12
Published best categories: none
Vienna · DecemberPhoto: Ninanuri · CC BY 2.5Climate facts
- Average high
- 3 °C
- Average low
- -3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 90 %
For your trip planning
December: do not overlook the outdoor journeys
The average low in our December series is below freezing. Even an indoor-focused visit needs warm clothing for journeys and waiting outside. This does not guarantee snow; check local conditions and the forecast separately.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 8 | 1 | 9 | 49 | 1.4 | 88 | 2.2 | 39 |
| December (selected) | 3 | -3 | 10 | 44 | 1.0 | 90 | 2.3 | 33 |
| January | 2 | -4 | 10 | 37 | 1.2 | 90 | 2.6 | 34 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (33/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +6 | +5.2 °C | +4 °C | -0.7 | +4.4 mm | +0.4 h | -2.3 % | -0.1 m/s |
| January | +1 | -0.7 °C | -1.3 °C | -0.3 | -6.9 mm | +0.2 h | -0.7 % | +0.3 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Vienna in December?
The average daily high is around 3 °C, with an average daily low of about -3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in December?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 44 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Vienna. December is not among them.