Strasbourg weather in December
Strasbourg in December averages 3°C (38°F), 45 mm of rain and 1.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Strasbourg, December is the second coldest, the fifth driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 3°C (38°F)
1–6°C · 33–43°F
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 1.3 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 11 km/h
What is Strasbourg like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Strasbourg in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (33°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Strasbourg is 3°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (44°F).
December in Strasbourg is 0.9°C warmer than January and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages 3°C (37°F).
Daylight in Strasbourg in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 19 minutes in Strasbourg, rising about 08:14 and setting about 16:33 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 Strasbourg has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Strasbourg
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Strasbourg 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 | 3°C / 37°F | 35 mm |
| February | 4°C / 38°F | 34 mm |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 39 mm |
| April | 11°C / 53°F | 42 mm |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 77 mm |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 68 mm |
| July | 21°C / 69°F | 72 mm |
| August | 20°C / 69°F | 61 mm |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 55 mm |
| October | 12°C / 53°F | 59 mm |
| November | 6°C / 44°F | 47 mm |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | 45 mm |
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FAQs about Strasbourg in December
December climate averages for Strasbourg, 1991–2020.
Strasbourg averages 3°C (38°F) in December, ranging from about 1°C (33°F) at night to 6°C (43°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 45 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 3°C (38°F) against 3°C (37°F) in January — 0.9°C warmer.
December is 3°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; 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 1.3 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 19 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Strasbourg.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:14 and sunset about 16:33 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 13 minutes shorter than it starts.
