Nuremberg, Germany
Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nürnberg
Art Nouveau hotel near the old town walls.
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December brings Christmas markets and snow in the north, the start of Caribbean and Southeast Asian dry season, and summer holidays in the Southern Hemisphere.
Why December
The Christkindlesmarkt is one of Germany's most famous Christmas markets, usually running from late November to December 24.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~39°F (4°C); cold
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Art Nouveau hotel near the old town walls.
Hotels in Nuremberg →Why December
Snowy Christmas atmosphere, husky safaris and Northern Lights during the long nights.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~21°F (-6°C); snow
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Glass-fronted suites in the forest near the Santa Claus Village.
Hotels in Rovaniemi →Why December
The dry season begins and the island's famous New Year's Eve celebrations draw yachts to Gustavia.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~82°F (28°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Hillside villas with private pools on the island's quiet east coast.
Hotels in Toiny →Why December
Snow-covered Old Quebec and its German Christmas market make it one of North America's most festive cities.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~25°F (-4°C); snow
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Castle hotel above the Christmas market and the St. Lawrence.
Explore Quebec City →Why December
Festive lights on Regent and Oxford Streets, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and holiday theater.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~46°F (8°C); damp
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Thames-side landmark with an Art Deco ballroom and the American Bar.
Explore London →Why December
The ski season typically opens in December and the village is at its most festive.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~34°F (1°C); snow
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Chalet-style hotel above the village with a Six Senses Spa.
Hotels in Gstaad →Why December
Dry, sunny days and nightly posadas (December 16–24) lead up to Christmas.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~73°F (23°C); cold nights
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Colonial-style hotel with rooftop views of the Parroquia.
Explore San Miguel de Allende →Why December
Early summer beach weather and one of the world's biggest New Year's Eve fireworks displays over the harbor.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~77°F (25°C); warm
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
The Rocks hotel with harbor views from upper floors.
Explore Sydney →Why December
Holiday ski season in Utah's light snow at a skiers-only mountain.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~32°F (0°C); snow
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Ski-in/ski-out resort at Empire Pass.
Hotels in Park City →Why December
Christmas markets fill December, followed by Hogmanay, one of the world's biggest New Year's celebrations.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~43°F (6°C); cold, damp
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Former railway hotel with views of Edinburgh Castle.
Explore Edinburgh →Why December
The dry season arrives with calm turquoise water and powdery beaches.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~82°F (28°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Moorish-style villas along Maundays Bay.
Explore Anguilla →Why December
Art Basel Miami Beach is usually held in early December, and the weather is warm and dry.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~77°F (25°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Art Deco-meets-Asian oceanfront hotel with three temperature-controlled pools.
Explore Miami Beach →Why December
The Andaman dry season brings calm seas for island-hopping to Phi Phi and Railay.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~88°F (31°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Pavilions on the Phra Nang peninsula, reachable only by boat.
Explore Krabi →Why December
Farolitos line Canyon Road on Christmas Eve, and nearby Ski Santa Fe usually opens in December.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~43°F (6°C); sunny, cold
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Intimate Relais & Châteaux inn with Silk Road-inspired suites.
Explore Santa Fe →Why December
Pleasant winter weather, the start of the Dubai Shopping Festival and New Year's Eve fireworks at the Burj Khalifa.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~79°F (26°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Architectural landmark on the Palm Jumeirah with celebrity-chef restaurants.
Explore Dubai →Why December
Early summer brings long days for Perito Moreno Glacier and treks around El Chaltén.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); windy
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Estancia-style lodge on the steppe with glacier excursions.
Hotels in El Calafate →Why December
The dry season is starting, the volcano is more often clear, and hot springs feel perfect on cooler evenings.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~82°F (28°C); some showers
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Adults-only villas with private hot-spring plunge pools.
Hotels in La Fortuna →Why December
Early summer brings warm days for fly fishing, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and lake activities.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~72°F (22°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Riverside fishing lodge on the Waikato River.
Hotels in Taupō →Why December
Dry season, festive Christmas celebrations in Goa's Catholic communities and beach shacks in full swing.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~91°F (33°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Mediterranean-style beachfront resort in South Goa.
Explore Goa →Why December
The dry season (roughly November–April) brings calm seas and sunny days.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~86°F (30°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Whimsical Bill Bensley-designed resort styled as a French university.
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