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Ostrava in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ostrava in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ostrava, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Ostrava in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you are thinking of traveling to Ostrava in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +3°C, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Ostrava;

Average weather

☀️
+3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-27°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ostrava has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Ostrava in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ostrava for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +11°C during the day to a minimum of -8°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from 0°C to +8°C.

Is Ostrava warm or cold in December?

Ostrava is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +7°C to +3°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to -2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Ostrava, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ostrava in December

Ostrava weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+7°C+3°C+1°C
Min. temperature
-18°C-27°C-28°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+16°C+13°C
Rainfall
38 mm26 mm20 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
84%85%84%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
121212
Rainy days
1075
Snowy days
51011

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +7°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +3°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 38 mm to 26 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Ostrava in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ostrava is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Ostrava based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 34 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ostrava wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Ostrava based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 48 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Ostrava.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Ostrava?

This is the weather in Ostrava in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
0°C
2 December
🌫️
-1°C
3 December
🌫️
-2°C
4 December
☁️
-2°C
5 December
☁️
-1°C
6 December
🌫️
0°C
7 December
🌫️
0°C
8 December
🌫️
0°C
9 December
☁️
0°C
10 December
🌨️
+2°C
11 December
☁️
+6°C
12 December
☁️
+7°C
13 December
🌫️
+6°C
14 December
🌫️
+5°C
15 December
☀️
+3°C
16 December
☀️
+5°C
17 December
☁️
+5°C
18 December
☀️
+9°C
19 December
☀️
+8°C
20 December
🌧️
+5°C
21 December
🌧️
+7°C
22 December
☀️
+5°C
23 December
🌨️
+2°C
24 December
🌧️
+8°C
25 December
☁️
+11°C
26 December
☁️
+11°C
27 December
☀️
+8°C
28 December
☀️
+9°C
29 December
☀️
+11°C
30 December
☀️
+10°C
31 December
☀️
+8°C
In December 2023 Ostrava had 10 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Ostrava climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Ostrava in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+11°C) and the highest in 2019 (+16°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 508 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 974 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ostrava in December:

Is December a good time to visit Ostrava?

There is never a bad time to go to Ostrava, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Ostrava and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Ostrava in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Ostrava rainy in December?

Ostrava is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Ostrava in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ostrava in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Czech Republic

Check out the weather for other cities in Czech Republic.

Monthly weather in Ostrava

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ostrava, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.