Weather in December in Lithuania
Planning a getaway to Lithuania 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 Lithuania in December?
December in Lithuania generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Ignalina at 1°C to cold in Nida at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Nida and -4°C in Ignalina. In many areas in Lithuania, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Joniškis with an average of 47 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Pervalka with 91 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 25 hours of sunshine in Vilnius. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Lithuania, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Lithuania's yearly weather, check out our Lithuania climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Lithuania?
Vilnius
In December Vilnius 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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Palanga
In December Palanga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Druskininkai
In December Druskininkai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Klaipėda
In December Klaipėda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nida
In December Nida generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly 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 Lithuania.
Is December the best time to visit Lithuania?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Lithuania due to the typically poor weather in Vilnius.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Vilnius. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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