Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Austria in December
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
2.5h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Austria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December1°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December71mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Austria's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December2.5 hours average sun
December is one of Austria's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December0°C average sea
December is close to Austria's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
December23 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Austria
Marriott
Stieg’nhaus, a Member of Design Hotels™Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Austria
The Cōmodo, a Member of Design Hotels™Bad Gastein, Austria
Arabella Jagdhof Resort am Fuschlsee, a Tribute Portfolio HotelHOF BEI SALZBURG, Austria
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, SalzburgSalzburg, Austria
Sheraton Grand SalzburgSalzburg, Austria
Mayburg Salzburg, a Tribute Portfolio HotelSalzburg, Austria