If you are thinking of traveling to Mulhouse in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +6°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 flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the wettest month of the year in Mulhouse;
Average weather
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+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
101 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mulhouse has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Mulhouse in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mulhouse for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -6°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +8°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +3°C to +8°C.
Is Mulhouse warm or cold in December?
Mulhouse is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to 0°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Mulhouse, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Mulhouse in December
Mulhouse weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+6°C
+5°C
Min. temperature
-11°C
-15°C
-20°C
Max. temperature
+23°C
+19°C
+18°C
Rainfall
97 mm
101 mm
83 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
87%
87%
85%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
12
11
11
Rainy days
14
12
11
Snowy days
2
6
7
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 97 mm to 101 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 87%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Mulhouse in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Mulhouse is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Mulhouse based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 271 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Mulhouse wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Mulhouse based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 18 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Mulhouse.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Mulhouse?
This is the weather in Mulhouse in December 2023:
1 December
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+3°C
2 December
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0°C
3 December
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+1°C
4 December
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+3°C
5 December
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+8°C
6 December
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+6°C
7 December
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+4°C
8 December
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+8°C
9 December
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+11°C
10 December
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+11°C
11 December
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+12°C
12 December
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+14°C
13 December
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+10°C
14 December
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+9°C
15 December
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+9°C
16 December
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+6°C
17 December
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+7°C
18 December
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+8°C
19 December
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+6°C
20 December
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+7°C
21 December
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+10°C
22 December
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+9°C
23 December
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+9°C
24 December
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+11°C
25 December
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+11°C
26 December
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+10°C
27 December
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+10°C
28 December
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+9°C
29 December
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+13°C
30 December
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+12°C
31 December
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+8°C
In December 2023 Mulhouse had 3 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Mulhouse climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Mulhouse in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+13°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 663 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 4044 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mulhouse in December:
Is December a good time to visit Mulhouse?
There is never a bad time to go to Mulhouse, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Mulhouse and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Mulhouse in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Mulhouse rainy in December?
Mulhouse is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Mulhouse in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mulhouse in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mulhouse, 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.