Stuttgart in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +5°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 rainy days with an average precipitation of 66 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the wettest month of the year in Stuttgart;
Average weather
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+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-16°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Stuttgart has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Stuttgart in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Stuttgart for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +8°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +13°C during the day and a minimum of -7°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +2°C to +10°C.
Is Stuttgart warm or cold in December?
Stuttgart is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to +1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Stuttgart, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Stuttgart in December
Stuttgart weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+5°C
+4°C
Min. temperature
-10°C
-16°C
-25°C
Max. temperature
+28°C
+21°C
+18°C
Rainfall
66 mm
66 mm
58 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
84%
84%
83%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
4
Cloudy days
10
9
10
Rainy days
14
12
10
Snowy days
2
6
7
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +5°C.The rainfall amount in December stays the same as in the previous month with a 66 mm of total precipitation.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%.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 4 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Stuttgart in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 90 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 19 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:
Stuttgart wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 96 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Stuttgart based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 15 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Stuttgart.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Stuttgart?
This is the weather in Stuttgart in December 2023:
1 December
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+2°C
2 December
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0°C
3 December
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0°C
4 December
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+2°C
5 December
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+8°C
6 December
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+5°C
7 December
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+5°C
8 December
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+7°C
9 December
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+9°C
10 December
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+10°C
11 December
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+13°C
12 December
🌧️
+10°C
13 December
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+11°C
14 December
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+9°C
15 December
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+7°C
16 December
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+7°C
17 December
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+7°C
18 December
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+7°C
19 December
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+6°C
20 December
🌧️
+7°C
21 December
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+10°C
22 December
🌧️
+10°C
23 December
🌧️
+9°C
24 December
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+12°C
25 December
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+12°C
26 December
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+10°C
27 December
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+11°C
28 December
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+11°C
29 December
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+12°C
30 December
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+12°C
31 December
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+10°C
In December 2023 Stuttgart had 8 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Stuttgart climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Stuttgart in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+12°C) and the highest in 2014 (+19°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 568 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 1185 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stuttgart in December:
Is December a good time to visit Stuttgart?
It’s always a good time to visit Stuttgart, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Stuttgart in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Stuttgart rainy in December?
Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Stuttgart in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Germany
Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Stuttgart, 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.