Things to do in Weimar in December

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Overview

December is a less popular time to visit Weimar. The weather is usually really cold and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 29—39°F (-2—4°C).

Weimar has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Weimar. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Weimar in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Weimar in December

Top experiences in December
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Holidays in Weimar in December
December
  • First Advent Sunday (December 1)
  • Saint Nicholas Day (December 6)
  • Second Advent Sunday (December 8)
  • Third Advent Sunday (December 15)
  • Fourth Advent Sunday (December 22)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Boxing Day (December 26)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Weimar in December

Temperatures on an average day in Weimar in December

The average temperature in Weimar in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 39°F (4°C) to a low of 29°F (-2°C). Some would describe it as really cold and breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Weimar, July, has days with highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 36°F (2°C) and lows of 26°F (-4°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Weimar in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
39°F
highs
29°F
lows

General weather summary

Really cold and breezy
Feels like
28%
Chance of rain
0.069 in
Amount
18.2 mph
Wind speed
96%
Humidity
8.0 hrs
Daylight length
8:08 AM
Sunrise
4:10 PM
Sunset
28%
Cloud cover
Jacket
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 39°F (4°C) and a low of 29°F (-2°C), it generally feels really cold and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket
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Best attractions for Weimar in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Weimar has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Weimar that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Weimar for December.
Goethe's House
1. Goethe's House
4.4
(2915)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Former home of the famed German writer, with guided tours & pieces from his art collection on show.
Buchenwald Memorial
2. Buchenwald Memorial
4.6
(8879)
Memorial
Sights & Landmarks
Memorial, with an information center & guided tours, at a Nazi & Soviet concentration camp site.
Park an der Ilm
3. Park an der Ilm
4.7
(4027)
Park
Nature & Parks
Created in 1778, little has changed at this large riverside green space with trails & monuments.
Duchess Anna Amalia Library
4. Duchess Anna Amalia Library
4.3
(485)
Library
Museums
Ornate, restored library with a significant collection of historic manuscripts, books & music.
Bauhaus-Museum Weimar
5. Bauhaus-Museum Weimar
4.2
(2923)
Museum
Modern art museum
Museum devoted to the Bauhaus movement, with over 200 exhibits of modernist design, furniture & art.
Markt
6. Markt
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Schiller-Museum
7. Schiller-Museum
4.5
(633)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Home of the poet and philosopher Friedrich Schiller, with period rooms and exhibits from the era.
Goethes Gartenhaus
8. Goethes Gartenhaus
4.4
(1148)
Historical landmark
Museums
Cozy cottage decorated in 18th-century style, where Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote several poems.
Schloss Belvedere
9. Schloss Belvedere
4.6
(2915)
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Baroque summer palace displaying 18th-century art & furniture, with a landscaped park & an orangery.
City Church of Saints Peter and Paul (Herder Church), Weimar
10. City Church of Saints Peter and Paul (Herder Church), Weimar
4.6
(956)
Evangelical church
Sights & Landmarks
Stadtschloss Weimar
11. Stadtschloss Weimar
4.4
(358)
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Weimarhaus
12. Weimarhaus
4.5
(833)
Local history museum
Sights & Landmarks
Museum About Liszt
13. Museum About Liszt
4.6
(191)
Museum
Historical landmark
Theaterpl.
14. Theaterpl.
Concerts & Shows
Theaters
Weimarer Fürstengruft
15. Weimarer Fürstengruft
4.2
(79)
Cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
Dower Palace
16. Dower Palace
4.6
(142)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
An 18th-century palace with original furnishings, home of Enlightenment figure Duchess Anna Amalia.

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