Early winter · Weather & things to do
Nuremberg in December
Nuremberg cools off: highs slip to 38°F (3°C), from 46°F in November, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 41/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What December feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 38°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Some rain is likely, about 2.4 in (60 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 58 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 28°F.
- Shortest days of the year, about 7 h 58 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 49/100 in November to 41/100.
- 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 28°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Nuremberg 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.
Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
The half-timbered house below the castle where Albrecht Dürer lived and worked from 1509 until his death.
Christkindlesmarkt
Around 180 red-and-white striped stalls fill the Hauptmarkt, selling Lebkuchen, plum-people figures and Glühwein.
Schöner Brunnen
A 14th-century spire-shaped fountain at the corner of the Hauptmarkt, with a brass ring set in its railing.
Bratwursthäusle
Grill house beside St. Sebaldus serving finger-sized Nürnberger Rostbratwürste over a beechwood fire.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Kaiserburg
The imperial castle on the sandstone ridge above the old town, with the Sinwell Tower and a 50-metre well.
Nearby in December
- Bamberg in December~31 mi · highs 38°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December~40 mi · highs 37°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Würzburg in December~56 mi · highs 39°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in December~94 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.
Nuremberg in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Nuremberg?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 41/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May – September. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain.
How cold is Nuremberg in December?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Nuremberg in December?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.8 in (707 mm).
What should I pack for Nuremberg in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Nuremberg
Routes in season in December
- Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg Late Nov – Dec 23
Planning Nuremberg in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.