This leads to the conclusion that precipitation is very light and spread outnow, in other words. Both November and January have one hour of sunshine more.ĭecember has, ironically, the most days with precipitation of any month and, at 66%, the highest probability that precipitation will occur, yet one of lowest precipitation totals. December has only 4 hours of sunshine per day on average, which is the annual minimum. This, of course, greatly limits the amount of sunrays that can hit the city.
It averages 88% and basically stays around that percentage all throughout the month. It's these long and dark evenings and nights that add to the magical atmosphere of the Christmas markets.Ĭloud cover is at its annual peak this month. December 1 has 8.39 hours of daylight, while December 31 has 8.26 hours. December 21 is the shortest day of the year with 8.20 daylight hours. The average high drops from 5☌ to 3☌ the average low from 0☌ to -3☌.ĭecember is the shortest month of the whole year in terms of day length. These average high and low temperatures fall in the course of the monthhe beginning is slightly warmer than the end. While in the afternoon, the average high temperature does climb to above freezing, 2☌, at night, the average low temperature is at a chilling -3☌. If you're planning a holiday getaway to Vienna, gloves, hats, scarves and thick jackets will be essential.
The average temperature doesn't rise above freezing anymore this month and finds itself at -1☌. It's been since January that it was this cold in Vienna. Additionally, you can also escape the cold and snowy weather in the many world-class museums, operas, concert halls and palaces that dot this beauty of a city. All throughout this holiday month, the city and other towns and cities in Austria are home to fantastic, cozy, heartwarming Christmas markets. More on this, and Christmas in general, right here.What's the Weather Like in Vienna in Decemberĭecember, although one of the absolutely coldest months, is a gorgeous time of year to visit Vienna.
There are also some bizarre Catalan festive traditions to look out for, such as the squatting peasant who does a plop in Jesus’ manger, and the log you have to beat with a stick before it sh*ts presents. Several markets will spring up around town (most notably the Santa Llucia Fair in front of the Gothic Cathedral), a life-size nativity scene will grace Plaça Sant Jaume, and the city’s larger streets will be decorated with surprisingly tasteful lights. Whilst Barcelona can’t compete in terms of Christmas romance with the likes of Vienna and Prague, the festival is celebrated with some pomp and style in Catalonia. Christmas Markets & TraditionsĪpologies to all Ebeneezer Scrooges out there, but it’s almost impossible to begin any December travel piece without mentioning JC’s birthday, and the ensuing suffering merriment it brings. The nerdtastic Nice One Barcelona gaming congress, Gerard Pique and pals strutting their stuff on the hallowed Camp Nou turf, Gaudi’s mind-boggling attractions (considerably less busy this time of year) and a glut of great museums and cultural treasure vaults all await the winter explorer.Īll that and we didn’t even mention the C-word… yet… 1. In terms of things to do, there are plenty of options, whatever the weather, and whatever your inclinations. Such mild winter weather means that it’s very unlikely to snow in Barcelona during December, however, so if you were hoping for a sprinkling of festive snowflakes, better to book your flights to Vienna, Berlin or Krakow instead. With only three days of rain, and an average temperature of 15 degrees Celsius by day (and 9 degrees by night), December is a pleasant month to visit Barcelona, and many travellers will prefer this time of year to the oppressive heat and crowds of the city’s annual summer meltdown. With fewer people, and so many great things to do, both during the day and during the night… inside of the city, and outside of it, December is a fine time of year to visit the Catalan capital.ĭespite the winter season, the sun usually keeps his hat on, and during the day you could easily find yourself stripping down to a T-shirt and enjoying a cheeky caña (small beer) on of the city’s many romantic street terraces, whilst by night a half decent jacket should be enough to stave off the chills.
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