SeasonMapLinz weather in December
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December in Linz: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Linz · #1192 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Linz climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 70 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.4 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10 cm / 3.9 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 Linz 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 crowdsChristmas markets, Christmas holidays in Austria, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Linz'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 weatherLinz's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Linz in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Christmas markets
20 Nov – 24 Dec · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedStalls on the Hauptplatz and in the Volksgarten from late November, small enough to walk both in an evening. The Danube fog that sits over the city in December is part of the experience. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Linz — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Linz in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Linz?
- December in Linz: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Linz on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Linz in December?
- In December, Linz averages a daily high of 5.1°C and a low of 0.3°C, with about 70.3 mm of rain over roughly 12.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Linz in December?
- Linz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
- Does it snow in Linz in December?
- Linz sees roughly 10 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: Hallstatt's Krampus runs around 3–6 Dec, and Salzburg's Krampus runs around 4–7 Dec.