Weather in December in Latvia
Thinking about venturing to Latvia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Latvia in December?
December in Latvia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Kaunata at 1°C to cold in Ziemupe at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Ziemupe and -5°C in Kaunata. In numerous regions in Latvia, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Latvia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Tērvete with an average of 47 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Ziemupe with 81 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 24 hours of sunlight in Rīga. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a more detailed look at Latvia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Latvia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Latvia?
Rīga
In December Rīga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jūrmala
In December Jūrmala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ventspils
In December Ventspils generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Liepāja
In December Liepāja generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Daugavpils
In December Daugavpils generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Latvia.
Is December the best time to visit Latvia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rīga, December may not be the ideal time to visit Latvia.
On average, the best time to visit Latvia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Rīga. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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