Hallstatt weather in December
Hallstatt in December averages -2°C (29°F), 126 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Hallstatt, December is the second coldest and the sixth driest.

- Average temp
- -2°C (29°F)
-6–2°C · 22–36°F
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 2.3 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What is Hallstatt like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Hallstatt in December?
A light rain jacket
About 126 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -6°C (22°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Hallstatt is 4.5°C cooler than November and 15 mm wetter than it, which averages 3°C (37°F).
December in Hallstatt is 0.9°C warmer than January and 21 mm wetter than it, which averages -2°C (28°F).
Daylight in Hallstatt in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 27 minutes in Hallstatt, rising about 07:46 and setting about 16:14 local time.
December ends 13 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Hallstatt has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Hallstatt
Dates are a starting point for December.

Travel guides for Hallstatt
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Hallstatt weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / 28°F | 106 mm |
| February | -1°C / 31°F | 103 mm |
| March | 4°C / 38°F | 136 mm |
| April | 8°C / 46°F | 103 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 165 mm |
| June | 16°C / 60°F | 183 mm |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 199 mm |
| August | 17°C / 63°F | 183 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 141 mm |
| October | 9°C / 47°F | 111 mm |
| November | 3°C / 37°F | 111 mm |
| December | -2°C / 29°F | 126 mm |
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FAQs about Hallstatt in December
December climate averages for Hallstatt, 1991–2020.
Hallstatt averages -2°C (29°F) in December, ranging from about -6°C (22°F) at night to 2°C (36°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 126 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages -2°C (29°F) against -2°C (28°F) in January — 0.9°C warmer.
December is 4.5°C cooler than November, and 15 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 27 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Hallstatt.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:46 and sunset about 16:14 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 13 minutes shorter than it starts.

