Graz weather in December

December in Graz: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Graz🇦🇹 Austria · Alps · City52
  1. 53Jan
  2. 64Feb
  3. 73Mar
  4. 81Apr
  5. 86May
  6. 87Jun
  7. 82Jul
  8. 84Aug
  9. 88Sep
  10. 77Oct
  11. 61Nov
  12. 52Dec

#12 of 12 months in Graz · #1126 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 52/100 (tier D)

Days
6°C
Nights
-2°C
Wet days
6
Sun
5 h
Humidity
83%
Daylight
9 h
Graz, Austria
Photo: Lukas Kaufmann · Pexels

Traveller notes on Graz in December

Forum posters describe Austrian December temperatures generally ranging between -10C and 10C, with more extreme readings possible but less likely. Posters discussing snow specifically note that while heavy snowfall can happen, the odds of a truly severe snowstorm are fairly low, especially mid-December, and major road closures along well-traveled routes remain rare even when conditions turn wet or snowy. Posters generally describe December as the least snow-reliable month of a typical winter travel window, even though it's often the busiest with holiday markets and events. Posters generally recommend layered winter clothing and treating any snow forecast as a possibility rather than a certainty for a December visit to Graz.
Tripadvisor community · December · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Graz

Forum posters describe June as capable of easily reaching 30C on a sunny day, with the honest caveat that the weather is genuinely variable rather than settled - it rarely rains all day, but warm afternoons can give way to an hour or two of torrential evening thunderstorms, especially anywhere near higher ground. The consistent advice is to always carry a waterproof jacket and dress in layers - t-shirts under a jumper - so you can adjust through the day. Overall verdict from posters who've made a June trip: good conditions for sightseeing, just don't expect a guaranteed run of dry days.
Tripadvisor community · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Graz climate normals — December

Daytime high6°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-2°C / 28°F
Feels like (high)2°C / 36°F
Rainfall37 mm / 1.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point-1°C / 29°F
Sunshine5 h/day
Daylight8.6 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall11.3 cm / 4.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Graz in December

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Peak crowdsGraz Advent markets, Christmas holidays in Austria, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Graz's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherGraz's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Graz in December

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Festival

    Graz Advent markets

    20 Nov – 26 Dec · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowded

    More than a dozen small markets scattered across the squares — one of nativity scenes, one of ice sculpture, one that is mostly punch — so it never feels like a single queue. Krampus runs turn up in the first week of December. Source ↗

What's on around the world in December →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Graz — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Graz in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Graz?
December in Graz: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Graz on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
What is the weather like in Graz in December?
In December, Graz averages a daily high of 5.5°C and a low of -2.3°C, with about 36.6 mm of rain over roughly 5.7 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Graz in December?
Graz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
Does it snow in Graz in December?
Graz sees roughly 11.3 cm of snowfall in December.

Within 300 km: Zagreb's Advent in Zagreb on 28 Nov – 7 Jan, and Vienna's Christmas markets around 14 Nov – 26 Dec.