Estonia

Estonia Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Estonia in December.

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Tallinn Pärnu Kuressaare Tartu

Planning a journey to Estonia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Estonia in December

December in Estonia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Haanja at 1°C (34°F) to cold in Kalana at 5°C (41°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Kalana and -5°C (23°F) in Haanja. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To explore the conditions in Estonia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Räpina with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Dirhami with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Tallinn sees roughly 21 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Estonia in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Estonia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Estonia

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Estonia?

Temperature range in Estonia (December)

Precipitation variation in Estonia (December)

Tallinn

In December Tallinn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
21 hours
28 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tallinn →

Pärnu

In December Pärnu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
25 hours
39 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pärnu →

Kuressaare

In December Kuressaare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
27 hours
21 hours
42 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kuressaare →

Tartu

In December Tartu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
24 hours
36 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tartu →

Haapsalu

In December Haapsalu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Haapsalu →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Estonia in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tallinn 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Pärnu 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Kuressaare 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Tartu 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Haapsalu 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Narva-Jõesuu 1°C (34°F) -3°C (27°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Estonia weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Estonia in December?

December in Estonia brings poor weather. In Tallinn, daytime temperatures are typically around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows hover near -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in Estonia in December?

Tallinn averages a daytime maximum of 2°C (36°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

Does Estonia get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Not particularly. Tallinn averages just 57 mm (2.2 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Estonia.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Estonia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Estonia due to the typically poor weather in Tallinn.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Tallinn. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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