Early winter · Weather & things to do
Füssen in December
Füssen cools off: highs slip to 38°F (3°C), from 46°F in November, with lows of 25°F (-4°C) and about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 40/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 15 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.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 3.3 in (85 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Only about 8 h 15 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 25°F.
- Snow becomes likely from December, so check road and trail conditions.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 15 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 51/100 in November to 40/100.
- December sits inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.3 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Füssen in December
With highs near 38°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Marienbrücke
Footbridge over the gorge with the classic view of Neuschwanstein.
Hohenschwangau Castle
Yellow castle where Ludwig II grew up.
Madame Plüsch
Old-town restaurant serving Allgäu specialties like Käsespätzle.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Alpsee
Clear mountain lake below the castles with a lakeside loop path.
Gasthof Krone
Medieval-themed tavern with Bavarian dishes and a courtyard.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in December
- Munich in December~57 mi · highs 38°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Bolzano in December~80 mi · highs 46°F, 1.9 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
- Val Gardena in December~83 mi · highs 35°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- St. Moritz in December~84 mi · highs 28°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,213 m to Füssen's ~804 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Füssen in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Füssen?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 40/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July – September. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain or snow. December is inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
How cold is Füssen in December?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Füssen in December?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 53.9 in (1369 mm).
What should I pack for Füssen in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.3 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in December
- Bavaria & the Romantic Road May – Oct, Dec
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