December · Germany
Best time to visit Rügen Island in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rügen Island in December
Average temperature 4°C, 57 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Rügen Island scores 2.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rügen combines Baltic beaches and seaside resorts with Jasmund's chalk cliffs, protected beech forest, and historic narrow-gauge rail travel.
December in Rügen Island: expect compromises
At 4°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 57 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 2.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 6.7/10 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 Rügen Island — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rügen Island in December?
- In December, Rügen Island averages 4°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Rügen Island?
- December earns a 2.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rügen Island in December?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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