Innsbruck weather in December
Innsbruck in December averages 0°C (32°F), 77 mm of rain and 2.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Innsbruck, December is the second coldest, the third driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 0°C (32°F)
-4–4°C · 25–39°F
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 2.7 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 20 km/h
What is Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck in December?
A light rain jacket
About 77 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -4°C (25°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Innsbruck is 3.6°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 4°C (38°F).
December in Innsbruck is 0.8°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages -1°C (31°F).
Daylight in Innsbruck in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 30 minutes in Innsbruck, rising about 07:54 and setting about 16:24 local time.
December ends 12 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Innsbruck has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Innsbruck
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Innsbruck weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / 31°F | 77 mm |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | 67 mm |
| March | 4°C / 38°F | 94 mm |
| April | 7°C / 45°F | 94 mm |
| May | 12°C / 53°F | 159 mm |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 183 mm |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | 184 mm |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 189 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 122 mm |
| October | 9°C / 48°F | 92 mm |
| November | 4°C / 38°F | 79 mm |
| December | 0°C / 32°F | 77 mm |
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FAQs about Innsbruck in December
December climate averages for Innsbruck, 1991–2020.
Innsbruck averages 0°C (32°F) in December, ranging from about -4°C (25°F) at night to 4°C (39°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 77 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 0°C (32°F) against -1°C (31°F) in January — 0.8°C warmer.
December is 3.6°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
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 2.7 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 30 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Innsbruck.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:54 and sunset about 16:24 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 12 minutes shorter than it starts.
