Ratekau in December
4.6out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 4°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
4°CAvg high
1°CAvg low
12Rainy days (53 mm)
7:09 hDaylight
08:39Sunrise · 15:48 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 4°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | 0°C | 51 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 4°C | 0°C | 42 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 7°C | 1°C | 45 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 12°C | 4°C | 42 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 16°C | 8°C | 55 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 20°C | 11°C | 64 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 22°C | 13°C | 71 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 22°C | 13°C | 70 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 18°C | 11°C | 50 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.2 |
| October | 13°C | 7°C | 51 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 7°C | 3°C | 46 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.3 |
| December | 4°C | 1°C | 53 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ratekau in December?
Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about 1°C.
When is the best time to visit Ratekau?
The best months are July, August, September, June.