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Stuttgart weather in December

Stuttgart in December averages 3°C (37°F), 50 mm of rain and 1.9 hours of sun a day.

Of the twelve months in Stuttgart, December is the second coldest, the sixth driest and the dullest.

Stuttgart
Average temp
3°C (37°F)

0–6°C · 33–42°F

Rainfall
50 mm

Not much rain

Sunshine
1.9 h

hours per day

Wind
11 km/h
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What is Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart in December?

  • A warm mid-layer

    Nights drop to around 0°C (33°F).

December compared with November and January

December in Stuttgart is 3.1°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (43°F).

December in Stuttgart is 0.8°C warmer than January and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages 2°C (36°F).

Daylight in Stuttgart in December

On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 17 minutes in Stuttgart, rising about 08:10 and setting about 16:27 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 Stuttgart has less daylight than December.

Where to stay in Stuttgart

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Stuttgart 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.

Stuttgart weather by month: average temperature, rainfall, sunshine and wind for each month, from 1991–2020 climate normals
MonthAverageRainfall
January2°C / 36°F40 mm
February3°C / 38°F33 mm
March7°C / 44°F38 mm
April11°C / 51°F35 mm
May15°C / 58°F77 mm
June18°C / 65°F76 mm
July20°C / 68°F81 mm
August20°C / 68°F72 mm
September16°C / 60°F48 mm
October11°C / 52°F54 mm
November6°C / 43°F50 mm
December3°C / 37°F50 mm

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FAQs about Stuttgart in December

December climate averages for Stuttgart, 1991–2020.

Stuttgart 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 50 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.

Yes. December averages 3°C (37°F) against 2°C (36°F) in January — 0.8°C warmer.

December is 3.1°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 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 8 hours 17 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Stuttgart.

On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:10 and sunset about 16:27 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 14 minutes shorter than it starts.