December · Austria
Best time to visit Sölden in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sölden in December
Average temperature -6°C, 76 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Sölden scores 9.1/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around -6°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sölden brings glacier skiing, James Bond film sets, and a loud Ötztal après culture at high altitude. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December in Sölden — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
December sits at -6°C (21°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
76 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sölden at 9.1/10 (5th of 12), just behind March at 9.5/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sölden in December?
- In December, Sölden averages -6°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Sölden?
- December earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sölden in December?
- Expect about 76 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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