Vilnius weather in December (Vilnius county, Lithuania)

Curious about the December weather in Vilnius? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Vilnius typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 1°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Vilnius in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 25 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Vilnius, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 90%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 25 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Lithuania in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Vilnius in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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