Dresden weather in December
December in Dresden: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Dresden · #501 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dresden climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 5°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10.9 cm / 4.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dresden in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Dresden?
- December in Dresden: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Dresden on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Dresden in December?
- In December, Dresden averages a daily high of 5.3°C and a low of 1.1°C, with about 58.8 mm of rain over roughly 14.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dresden in December?
- Dresden has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
- Does it snow in Dresden in December?
- Dresden sees roughly 10.9 cm of snowfall in December.