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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.

Hallstatt
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
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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.

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Hallstatt weather by month

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 2 Sept 2026358 places covered

How December compares with the rest of the year

December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.

Hallstatt weather by month: average temperature, rainfall, sunshine and wind for each month, from 1991–2020 climate normals
MonthAverageRainfall
January-2°C / 28°F106 mm
February-1°C / 31°F103 mm
March4°C / 38°F136 mm
April8°C / 46°F103 mm
May12°C / 54°F165 mm
June16°C / 60°F183 mm
July17°C / 63°F199 mm
August17°C / 63°F183 mm
September13°C / 55°F141 mm
October9°C / 47°F111 mm
November3°C / 37°F111 mm
December-2°C / 29°F126 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.