December · Germany
Best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December
Average temperature 2°C, 53 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
4.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Rothenburg ob der Tauber scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber rewards slow exploration of its preserved gates, towers, half-timbered lanes, churches, and walkable town wall.
December in Rothenburg ob der Tauber — off-season conditions
December averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 53 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December?
- In December, Rothenburg ob der Tauber averages 2°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
- December earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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