Early winter · Weather & things to do
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December
Rothenburg ob der Tauber cools off: highs slip to 37°F (3°C), from 44°F in November, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain or snow.
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
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.4 in (61 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Highs only reach about 37°F (3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 81%.
Daylight is short, roughly 7 h 59 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 27°F.
- Snow becomes likely from December, so check road and trail conditions.
- Shortest days of the year, about 7 h 59 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 48/100 in November to 41/100.
- 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 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December
With highs near 37°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Dinkelsbühl
Walled town south on the Romantic Road, less busy.
Plönlein
Fork in the street framed by towers and timber houses.
Burggarten
Castle garden on a spur above the Tauber valley.
Reichsküchenmeister
Hotel restaurant near St. Jakob serving Franconian roasts and dumplings.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Night Watchman Tour
Evening walking tour with medieval stories and humor.
Nearby in December
- Würzburg in December~30 mi · highs 39°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Nuremberg in December~40 mi · highs 38°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in December~47 mi · highs 38°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in December~107 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.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
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 37°F (3°C) and 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain or snow. December is inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
How cold is Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December?
Some: about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 26.9 in (684 mm).
What should I pack for Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Routes in season in December
- Bavaria & the Romantic Road May – Oct, Dec
Planning Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.