Early winter · Weather & things to do
Bamberg in December
Bamberg cools off: highs slip to 38°F (3°C), from 46°F in November, with lows of 29°F (-2°C) and about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 40/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (65 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Highs only reach about 38°F (3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 29°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Some rain is likely, about 2.6 in (65 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Only about 7 h 54 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 29°F.
- Shortest days of the year, about 7 h 54 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 49/100 in November to 40/100.
- Our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 23, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — December is part of it.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bamberg in December
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Altes Rathaus
The old town hall stands on an island in the Regnitz, half-timbered on one end and covered in painted facades.
Neue Residenz
Prince-bishops' palace on the Domplatz; its rose garden terrace looks across the roofs to Michaelsberg.
Klein-Venedig
A row of former fishermen's houses with small gardens and balconies right on the Regnitz.
Schlenkerla
Historic brewery tavern pouring Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier, a smoked beer, from wooden barrels.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Nearby in December
- Nuremberg in December~31 mi · highs 38°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Würzburg in December~43 mi · highs 39°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December~47 mi · highs 37°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in December~125 mi · highs 38°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bamberg in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bamberg?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 40/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May – September. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain.
How cold is Bamberg in December?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Bamberg in December?
Some: about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.9 in (709 mm).
What should I pack for Bamberg in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in December
- Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg Late Nov – Dec 23
Planning Bamberg in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.