When to go · New Braunfels
New Braunfels in December
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep for river and waterpark; Apr and Oct–Nov for Gruene, Wurstfest and lower prices). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep for river and waterpark; Apr and Oct–Nov for Gruene, Wurstfest and lower prices). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatInside New Braunfels's best window: May–Sep for river and waterpark; Apr and Oct–Nov for Gruene, Wurstfest and lower prices.
- MayGreatInside New Braunfels's best window: May–Sep for river and waterpark; Apr and Oct–Nov for Gruene, Wurstfest and lower prices.
- JuneGreatInside New Braunfels's best window: May–Sep for river and waterpark; Apr and Oct–Nov for Gruene, Wurstfest and lower prices.
- JulyGreatInside New Braunfels's best window: May–Sep for river and waterpark; Apr and Oct–Nov for Gruene, Wurstfest and lower prices.
Weather in December
- New BraunfelsHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 7 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas Day big impact
25 Dec · United States
Most businesses closed; flights full from about 20 Dec to 2 Jan.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in New Braunfels, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Apr: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 7
Apr: 6 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Dec: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 1
Apr: 1
December: Outside the best window (May–Sep for river and waterpark; Apr and Oct–Nov for Gruene, Wurstfest and lower prices). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.
April: Inside New Braunfels's best window: May–Sep for river and waterpark; Apr and Oct–Nov for Gruene, Wurstfest and lower prices.
New Braunfels: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings