Dresden weather in December
Dresden in December averages 3°C (37°F), 45 mm of rain and 1.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Dresden, December is the third coldest, the fifth driest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- 3°C (37°F)
0–6°C · 33–42°F
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 1.9 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 18 km/h
What is Dresden 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 Dresden in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 0°C (33°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Dresden is 3.2°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
December in Dresden is 1.8°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 1°C (34°F).
Daylight in Dresden in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 7 hours 56 minutes in Dresden, rising about 08:02 and setting about 15:58 local time.
December ends 14 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Dresden has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Dresden
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Dresden 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 / 34°F | 46 mm |
| February | 2°C / 36°F | 31 mm |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 36 mm |
| April | 11°C / 51°F | 36 mm |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 64 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 72 mm |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 80 mm |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 83 mm |
| September | 15°C / 60°F | 55 mm |
| October | 11°C / 51°F | 49 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 40 mm |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | 45 mm |
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FAQs about Dresden in December
December climate averages for Dresden, 1991–2020.
Dresden averages 3°C (37°F) in December, ranging from about 0°C (33°F) at night to 6°C (42°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 (37°F) against 1°C (34°F) in January — 1.8°C warmer.
December is 3.2°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 1.9 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 7 hours 56 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Dresden.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:02 and sunset about 15:58 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 14 minutes shorter than it starts.
