Otepää weather in December (Valgamaa, Estonia)

Planning a trip to Otepää in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Otepää generally has 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. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Otepää in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of snow/rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 24 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 Otepää. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Otepää, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 89% *  
SunshineSunshine 24 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Tartu, Estonia (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Estonia in December

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

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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 Otepää 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

Interested in more climate information?

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