SeasonMapSölden weather in December
Austria
December in Sölden: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Sölden · #307 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sölden climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 96 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 69.8 cm / 27.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sölden 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.
BusyChristmas holidays in Austria, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sölden'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).
Best weatherSölden's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Sölden in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
15 Nov – 1 May · usuallyA high, snow-sure area with two glaciers at the top and lifts to 3,300 metres, which is why the season runs long at both ends. The valley floor is a road, not a village square.
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Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 70 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sölden — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Sölden in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Sölden?
- December in Sölden: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Sölden on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Sölden in December?
- In December, Sölden averages a daily high of 2.7°C and a low of -5.3°C, with about 95.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sölden in December?
- Sölden has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
- Does it snow in Sölden in December?
- Sölden sees roughly 69.8 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: Innsbruck's Christmas markets around 15 Nov – 6 Jan, and Bolzano's Christkindlmarkt on 26 Nov – 6 Jan.