Ilmenau in December
- How warm is it in Ilmenau in December?
- Expect around 2°C (36°F) in the afternoon and -2°C (28°F) at night.
- Is it cold in Ilmenau in December?
- Yes, this is winter weather: 2°C (36°F) in the afternoon, -2°C (28°F) after dark. Frost is expected on about 21 nights. Warm layers are a must.
Is December a good time to visit Ilmenau?
December is off-season for Ilmenau (go score 1/100): for better weather, go in July–August.
Tourist crowds: quiet.
Go score: Not ideal · #12 of 12 months
Ilmenau in December: the month in numbers
A typical December day in Ilmenau peaks at 2°C (36°F); at night the thermometer drops to about -2°C (28°F). Compared with November, highs drop by 3 °C (5 °F); January is similar at 1°C (34°F). This is a wet month: rain on about 17 days, 77 mm in total. With 8 h 0 min of daylight, about 1 h 12 min of it is sunshine on an average day.
Visitor numbers: quiet, which usually means easier bookings and lower room rates. The general price level is average.
Sunrise moves from 07:57 to 08:19 over the month and sunset from 16:16 to 16:21, so daylight goes from 8 h 19 min to 8 h 2 min. Days get 17 min shorter.
Ilmenau or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Against Ilmenau: Erfurt, 34 km away, runs 1.5 °C (3 °F) warmer; Jena, 55 km away, runs 2.5 °C (5 °F) warmer; Gera, 85 km away, runs 1.5 °C (3 °F) warmer. The warmest of them is Jena. Erfurt stays driest.
Better weather nearby in December
Prague
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Libeň
Mainz
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Stuttgart
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good time to visit Ilmenau?
December is off-season for Ilmenau (go score 1/100): for better weather, go in July–August. Tourist crowds: quiet.
What is the weather like in Ilmenau in December?
In December, Ilmenau averages a high of 2°C (36°F) and a low of -2°C (28°F), with 77 mm of rain on about 17 days.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals