Gotha in December
- How warm is it in Gotha in December?
- In December Gotha sees typical highs of 3°C (38°F) and lows of -1°C (29°F).
- Is it cold in Gotha in December?
- Yes, this is winter weather: 3°C (38°F) in the afternoon, -1°C (29°F) after dark. Frost is expected on about 20 nights. Warm layers are a must.
Is December a good time to visit Gotha?
December is off-season for Gotha (go score 2/100): for better weather, go in July–August.
Tourist crowds: quiet.
Go score: Not ideal · #12 of 12 months
Gotha in December: the month in numbers
Weather-wise, December means about 3°C (38°F) at the warmest time of day and -1°C (29°F) at the coolest. Days are 3 °C (6 °F) cooler than in November, and January stays much the same (2°C (36°F)). Expect a wet spell or two: about 52 mm of rain on 13 days. The sun shines for about 1 h 12 min a day out of 7 h 54 min of daylight.
Expect quiet levels of tourism, which usually means easier bookings and lower room rates. The general price level is average.
Daylight: 8 h 17 min at the start of the month (07:59–16:16), 7 h 59 min at the end (08:21–16:20). That is 18 min less daylight by the end.
Gotha or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Nearby alternatives: Erfurt (24 km) is about as warm; Jena (62 km) is 1.5 °C (3 °F) warmer; Göttingen (84 km) is about as warm. For more warmth, Jena is the pick. The fewest rain days: Erfurt.
Better weather nearby in December
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good time to visit Gotha?
December is off-season for Gotha (go score 2/100): for better weather, go in July–August. Tourist crowds: quiet.
What is the weather like in Gotha in December?
In December, Gotha averages a high of 3°C (38°F) and a low of -1°C (29°F), with 52 mm of rain on about 13 days.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals