December · Germany
Best time to visit Black Forest in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Black Forest in December
Average temperature 0°C, 100 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Black Forest scores 3.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 100 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Black Forest's conifers, cuckoo clocks and spa towns fill a wooded corner of south-west Germany.
December in Black Forest: expect compromises
At 0°C (32°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
100 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.2 hours of daylight.
That is 3.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Black Forest — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Black Forest in December?
- In December, Black Forest averages 0°C, 100 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Black Forest?
- December earns a 3.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Black Forest in December?
- Expect about 100 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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