Weather in Berlin in December

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  The subway sign at Spittelmarkt in Berlin is covered in snow in December.

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  Passersby walk along the Schloßstraße shopping street in the Steglitz district in December, carrying shopping bags.

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  Visitors stroll through the Alt-Rixdorf Christmas market in December.

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  A laser show is held on New Year's Eve at the end of December at Brandenburg Gate.

In December at the latest, caps are compulsory in Berlin. The average weather in December in Berlin.

Anyone who has managed without gloves and cap so far will get them out of the cupboard in December. The weather forecast can be described simply: cold. The average daily maximum in Berlin this month is only 3.6 degrees and temperatures are now more often in the minus range. The probability of precipitation is also increasing again on average with nine rainy days. With a little luck, Berliners and guests can look forward to snowfall instead of rain. With a white layer of snow, Berlin looks like a magical place. The sun can only be seen for an average of 1.3 hours a day - but the sparkling Christmas markets look better without sunshine anyway.