Europe · December
Best time to visit Germany in December 🇩🇪
December in Germany is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
Germany year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Germany are May, June, July, August. December is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Germany is like in December
May–Sep for cities, castles, biergartens. Late Nov–Dec for Christmas markets. Bavaria for both summer hiking and winter skiing.
Insider tip
Book Oktoberfest accommodation 6+ months ahead.
Other countries also at their peak in December
Thailand in December
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
Philippines in December
7,000 islands, one dry season.
Cambodia in December
Cool & dry for Angkor.
Laos in December
Mekong country, cool dry winters.
UAE in December
Desert winters are magical; summers brutal.
Switzerland in December
Two seasons, both spectacular.