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Tartu weather in December (Tartumaa, Estonia)

Is Tartu a good destination in December, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Tartu typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 1°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Tartu in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 24 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tartu. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tartu, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 89%  
SunshineSunshine 24 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Estonia in December

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

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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