Rīga weather in December (Vidzeme, Latvia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rīga during December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Rīga typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Rīga in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 24 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rīga. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rīga climate page with graphs.

 

Rīga, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Water Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 24 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Latvia in December

Find out more about the weather in Latvia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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