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December · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 15/100

Varde in December

Poor · 15/100Beach 9/100
High / low5° / 1°daily averages
Precipitation81 mm16 wet days
Sea6°surface temperature
55.62° N, 8.48° EElevation 11 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goVarde · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15December
Best timeJun–Aug
December: high / low5° / 1°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Varde averages daytime highs of 5° and night-time lows of 1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 81 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 54%.

Days are 3° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1°. The sea averages 6°, too cold for most swimmers.

December scores 15/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Varde. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:49 and sets at 15:54 local time, giving 7 h 05 min of daylight. Days shorten by 23 minutes over the month.

Why 15/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%60%

Beach score this month: 9/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Varde this month

Esbjerg
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Esbjerg

South Denmark · 17 km S
5°Dec high
16wet days
15score
Esbjerg
ivTop of the table

Denmark's best in December

Where to go in December
Aalborg
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Aalborg

North Denmark
4°Dec high
15wet days
15score
Aalborg
Viborg
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Viborg

Central Jutland
4°Dec high
14wet days
15score
Viborg
Aarhus
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Aarhus

Central Jutland
4°Dec high
15wet days
15score
Aarhus
Esbjerg
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Esbjerg

South Denmark
5°Dec high
16wet days
15score
Esbjerg
·Questions

Varde in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Varde?

December scores 15/100 for Varde, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 5°C with 16 wet days.

How warm is Varde in December?

Daytime highs average 5°C and night-time lows 1°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Varde in December?

Varde receives about 81 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 16 days.

Can you swim in Varde in December?

The sea averages 6°C in December, cold for most swimmers.