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Würzburg in December
Würzburg cools off: highs slip to 39°F (4°C), from 47°F in November, with lows of 29°F (-1°C) and about 2.4 in (62 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
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (62 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 39°F (4°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (62 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Daylight is short, roughly 7 h 55 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 29°F.
- Shortest days of the year, about 7 h 55 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 51/100 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 2.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Würzburg in December
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Alte Mainbrücke
Stone bridge over the Main lined with baroque saints, facing Marienberg Fortress across the river.
Würzburger Weihnachtsmarkt
Stalls fill the Marktplatz around the Gothic Marienkapelle, with a tall tree and a nativity scene.
Festung Marienberg
Hilltop fortress above the vineyards on the west bank, with walls and terraces looking over the old town.
Alte Mainmühle
Restaurant in an old mill at the foot of the bridge; its window sells the glasses for the bridge-side wine.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Bürgerspital Weinstuben
Wine tavern of a hospital foundation and estate dating to 1316, serving Franconian Silvaner and hearty plates.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in December
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December~30 mi · highs 37°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bamberg in December~43 mi · highs 38°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nuremberg in December~56 mi · highs 38°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rüdesheim in December~90 mi · highs 40°F, 2.7 in rain · 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.
Würzburg in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Würzburg?
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 39°F (4°C) and 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain.
How cold is Würzburg in December?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 29°F (-1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Würzburg in December?
Some: about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.7 in (679 mm).
What should I pack for Würzburg 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 2.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Würzburg
Routes in season in December
- Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg Late Nov – Dec 23
Planning Würzburg 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.