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Germany in December

Weather, crowds and prices in Germany in December — and where in the country to go.

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A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what December looks like across Germany, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
4°
Average low -1°
Crowds
Moderate
63/100
Prices
$$
shoulder season
Rainfall
Moderate
Cold
Germany

Top tours in Germany for December

The most popular tours in the places we rank for Germany, from our booking partner.

See all activities in Munich

Where to go in Germany in December

Ranked by how December scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

Germany weather in December

Typical conditions in Germany during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Germany

Taken across the whole country, April · August · May tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Germany in December?

Typical conditions in Germany during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 4°C with lows near -1°C.

Where should you go in Germany in December?

Munich, Berlin.

What is the best month to visit Germany?

April, August, May.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.