December · Germany
Best time to visit Rostock in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rostock in December
Average temperature 3°C, 74 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 94% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Rostock scores 1.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rostock's Hanseatic harbour, brick Gothic gates and Baltic beaches face the Warnow river.
December in Rostock — off-season conditions
At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 74 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 1.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 6.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Rostock — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rostock in December?
- In December, Rostock averages 3°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Rostock?
- December earns a 1.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rostock in December?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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