December · Germany
Best time to visit Nuremberg in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nuremberg in December
Average temperature 2°C, 77 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Nuremberg scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nuremberg layers a castle, Gothic churches and Nazi-era history into Franconia's largest city.
December in Nuremberg — off-season conditions
At 2°C (36°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 77 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Nuremberg — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nuremberg in December?
- In December, Nuremberg averages 2°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nuremberg?
- December earns a 4.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nuremberg in December?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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