December · Germany
Best time to visit Berchtesgaden in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Berchtesgaden in December
Average temperature -2°C, 85 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Berchtesgaden scores 2.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Berchtesgaden is an Alpine base for Königssee, the Watzmann massif, high mountain trails, and Germany's only Alpine national park.
December in Berchtesgaden: expect compromises
At -2°C (29°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
85 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 8.2 hours of daylight.
That is 2.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Berchtesgaden — 5.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Berchtesgaden in December?
- In December, Berchtesgaden averages -2°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Berchtesgaden?
- December earns a 2.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Berchtesgaden in December?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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