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Weather in December in Latvia

Planning a getaway to Latvia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

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.

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 areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 24 hours of sunshine in Rīga. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Latvia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Latvia climate page.

Where to go in Latvia in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Latvia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

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.

Rīga
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
1°C 
39 hours 
65 mm 
18 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
57 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-4°C 
32 hours 
55 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Rīga

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.

Jūrmala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
2°C 
39 hours 
65 mm 
18 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
56 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-4°C 
32 hours 
54 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Jūrmala

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.

Ventspils
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
3°C 
78 mm 
20 days 
poor 
5°C 
0°C 
72 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-2°C 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Ventspils

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.

Liepāja
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
3°C 
43 hours 
77 mm 
20 days 
poor 
5°C 
0°C 
28 hours 
76 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-2°C 
34 hours 
65 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Liepāja

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.

Daugavpils
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-0°C 
35 hours 
54 mm 
18 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
22 hours 
52 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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-1°C 
-6°C 
35 hours 
51 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Daugavpils

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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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