Here they are: the best European cities to visit for Christmas!
- Prague, Czech Republic. Photo: rglinskyDepositphotos.com.
- Vienna, Austria. Photo: markovskiy/Depositphotos.com.
- Cologne, Germany. Photo: euregiocontent/Depositphotos.com.
- Strasbourg, France.
- Wroclaw, Poland.
- Tallinn, Estonia.
- Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Rovaniemi, Lapland.
Meteorologists only speak of a white Christmas when on two of the three holiday days at least one centimetre of snow is lying on the ground. Historically speaking, in west and southwest Germany there is a roughly ten percent chance of people enjoying a white Christmas.
10 of the world's most Christmassy destinations
- Lapland, Finland. Local legend has it that ol' Santy's hometown is out in Rovaniemi, Lapland.
- Rothenburg, Germany.
- Solvang, California.
- Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville.
- Bethlehem.
- Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen.
- Woodstock, Vermont.
- Salzburg, Austria.
In the month of December, Thailand experiences its coldest weather of 26°C day average with only 40mm rainfall. Its night markets bloom to make way for fairy lights and holiday mood of Christmas, as do the many beaches like Pataya, Phi Phi, Krabi and Phuket.
Dreaming of a white Christmas?7 places to go where you're guaranteed snow
- St Petersburg, Russia. Pack your faux fur, because it's going to be cold!
- Hokkaido, Japan.
- Oslo, Norway.
- Montreal, Canada.
- Levi, Lapland.
- Tallinn, Estonia.
- Salzburg, Austria.
Top 10 snow-sure ski resorts - Europe
- Cervinia, Italy. Resort height:
- Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Resort height: 1800m.
- Obergurgl, Austria. Resort height: 1930m.
- Hintertux, Austria. Resort height: 1500m.
- Ischgl, Austria. Resort height: 1400m.
- Andermatt, Switzerland. Resort height: 1445m.
- Lech / Zürs, Austria. Resort height: Lech - 1450m.
- Sölden, Austria. Resort height: 1380m.
The 8 best countries to visit in Europe in December
- Germany. Cologne.
- Norway. The polar Northern lights in Norway Svalbard in the mountains.
- Finland. Northern Lights in Lapland Finland.
- France. One of the most sought-after places in Europe any time during the year is France.
- Austria.
- Italy.
- United Kingdom.
- Switzerland.
Warmest places in Europe in December: TENERIFE and GRAN CANARIA
| December | Average High °C (°F) | Rain Days |
|---|
| Malaga, Spain | 17.5 (63.5) | 7 |
| Limassol, Cyprus | 18.9 (66) | 9 |
| Madeira, Portugal | 20.7 (69.3) | 13 |
| Alicante, Spain | 17.7 (63.9) | 4 |
1. Aspen, Colorado. With an almost perfect white Christmas record, Aspen boasts a 100 percent chance of snow, promising you a merry little Christmas.
The mountains usually do have snow - which is good, as the skiing season has started. Average maximum temperatures of December drop to a frosty three degrees and the minimum ones to minus four. There are only two hours of sunshine on the average December day and the entire month has 12 days of rain or snowfall.
14 magical places to have a white Christmas
- Paris, France. The City Of Lights is already on our bucket lists as one of the most romantic cities on earth.
- Budapest, Hungary.
- New York City, USA.
- Lapland, Finland.
- Quebec City, Canada.
- Moscow, Russia.
- 7. Japanese Alps, Japan.
- Reykjavik, Iceland.
German Weather in the Winter
Bundle up! German winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping below zero degrees Celsius. Expect snow—sometimes a lot of snow. But German winters can be unpredictable, and you should always be prepared for rain or the special days of blue skies and sunshine.New European Snow Forecast – Top 10 Fresh Snow Forcast by Depth over the coming week
| Resort | Today | Tuesday |
|---|
| Engelberg snow forecast, Switzerland | 8cm | 0cm |
| Murren snow forecast, Switzerland | 8cm | 0cm |
| Villars snow forecast, Switzerland | 8cm | 0cm |
| Wengen snow forecast, Switzerland | 8cm | 0cm |
12 places where you can have a white Christmas
- Northeast.
- Lake Placid, New York (87% chance of snow)
- Ludlow, Vermont (85% chance of snow)
- North Conway, New Hampshire (77% chance of snow)
- Farmington, Maine (75% chance of snow)
- Midwest.
- Marquette, Michigan (96% chance of snow)
- Duluth, Minnesota (92% chance of snow)
Those in western and central France will have to make do with cloudy skies and temperatures between 5C and 10C. In fact, snow isn't actually all that common in France over the Christmas period. Between 1950 and 2016, snow has only been recorded on the plains of France several times between December 24th and 26th.
14 magical places to have a white Christmas
- Paris, France. The City Of Lights is already on our bucket lists as one of the most romantic cities on earth.
- Budapest, Hungary.
- New York City, USA.
- Lapland, Finland.
- Quebec City, Canada.
- Moscow, Russia.
- 7. Japanese Alps, Japan.
- Reykjavik, Iceland.
Other than summer, the winter months are also the wettest in Germany. Besides December, winter is one of the cheapest times to travel to Germany. Airfares and hotel rooms should be at their lowest in the peak of the winter low season around January and February.
Does it snow in Berlin in December? A. People can expect snowfall in Berlin in December but it's not necessary. The weather in Berlin during December is around 3 degrees celsius and in the sunshine, it can rise up to few degrees.
Packing List for German Winters
- Warm sweaters.
- Winter jacket.
- Gloves.
- Scarf.
- Boots - Sturdy enough to withstand icy conditions.
- Hand warmers.
- Hat/cap - Something that covers your ears.
- Warm socks.
Officially spring is during the months of March, April and May in Germany. Summer is from June through to August. Autumn is during the months of September, October and November and winter is from December to February.
Wear something light under your coat like a nice sweater or a waterfall cardigan. Or try a wool dress with tights and long winter boots – this is a great look for what to wear in Berlin. When you take off your coat, you'll still feel comfortable.
These are some of the best places to spend Christmas in Germany - with or without your family and friends.
- 01 of 07. Nuremberg Christmas Market.
- 02 of 07. Christmas Eve at Berlin Cathedral.
- 03 of 07. Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
- 04 of 07. World's Largest Advent Calendar House.
- 05 of 07. Dresden Christmas Market.
- 07 of 07.
Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Germany due to terrorism. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Germany.
All the countries lying in the Southern Hemisphere, i.e South of the equator have summer in December. Some major examples are:- Australia,New Zealand,South Africa,Argentina,Brazil etc.
Bavarian Alps: If you re looking for famous castles, medieval towns, sweeping views and Germany s best sites for snowy-weather sports, then head to The Bavarian Alps.
28 Best Places To Spend Christmas In Europe In 2020
- Manchester, England.
- Grindelwald, Switzerlnad.
- Florence, Italy.
- Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Berlin, Germany.
- Kraków, Poland.
- Reykjavik, Iceland.
- Cologne, Germany.
Warmest places in Europe in December: TENERIFE and GRAN CANARIA
| December | Average High °C (°F) | Rain Days |
|---|
| Malaga, Spain | 17.5 (63.5) | 7 |
| Limassol, Cyprus | 18.9 (66) | 9 |
| Madeira, Portugal | 20.7 (69.3) | 13 |
| Alicante, Spain | 17.7 (63.9) | 4 |
Crete as well as the south Peloponnese feature among the warmest places in Europe in December.
- Cordoba.
- Tenerife.
- Fuerteventura.
- Gran Canaria.
- Lanzarote.
- Paphos.
- The Algarve.
- Madeira. Off the coast of Africa, and to the north of Spain's Canary islands, lies the small archipelago of Madeira.
The most popular destinations in December
| Hot favourites in December |
|---|
| Canary Islands | 21°C | 7 hrs |
| Cyprus | 21°C | 7 hrs |
| Florida | 31°C | 7 hrs |
| Maldives | 27°C | 7 hrs |
Cheap and warm destinations for Christmas and New Year holidays
- 1 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
- 2 Cancún/Cozumel/Riviera Maya, Mexico.
- 3 Punta Cana/Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
- 4 Montego Bay/Ocho Rios/Negril, Jamaica.
- 5 San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- 6 Ambergris Caye/Caye Caulker, Belize.
- 7 Roatán Island, Honduras.
The Best Places to Spend Christmas in Europe
- Prague, Czechia. Prague, Czech Republic.
- Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. Rovaniemi, Finland.
- Grindelwald, Switzerland. Grindelwald.
- Innsbruck, Austria. Innsbruck, Austria.
- Colmar, France. Colmar, France at Christmas.
- Valkenburg, Netherlands.
- Bruges, Belgium.
- Nuremberg, Germany.
10 best European cities to have a white Christmas:
- Paris, France.
- Edinburgh, UK.
- Lapland, Finland.
- Reykjavik, Iceland.
- Budapest, Hungary.
- Moscow Russia.
- Nuremberg, Germany.
- Copenhagen, Denmark.
From Mexico to Malta and northern lights to sunny skies, these 15 destinations celebrate Christmas better than the rest:
- Malta.
- New York.
- Bath, England.
- Barcelona, Spain.
- Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
- Nuremberg, Germany.
- Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Quebec City, Canada.
- Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
- Nuremberg, Germany.
- Quebec City, Canada.
- Reykjavik, Iceland. When it comes to best countries to celebrate Christmas, Iceland has a few peculiarities.
- San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
- Santa Claus, Indiana. Christmas is a year-round occasion in this town of fewer than 3,000 residents.
