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Gotland Weather in December

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

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Considering a trip to Gotland, Sweden this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Gotland in December

Gotland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. December in Gotland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Visby.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Endre with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Fårö with 63 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Visby gets roughly 32 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Gotland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gotland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Visby)

January4°C (39°F) February3°C (37°F) March5°C (41°F) April9°C (48°F) May14°C (57°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October12°C (54°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
Best Time to Visit Gotland →

Best Places to Visit in Gotland in December

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

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 Gotland

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Gotland, Sweden?

Temperature range in Gotland (December)

Precipitation variation in Gotland (December)

Visby

In December Visby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
43 hours
32 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Visby →

Tofta

In December Tofta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
43 hours
32 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tofta →

Klintehamn

In December Klintehamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
43 hours
32 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Klintehamn →

Ljugarn

In December Ljugarn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
43 hours
32 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ljugarn →

Nyhamn

In December Nyhamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
43 hours
32 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nyhamn →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gotland, in Sweden.

In our records: Sweden December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Sweden in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Sweden was -35°C (-31°F) in Porjus on December 20, 1986.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Visby 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Tofta 5°C (41°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Klintehamn 5°C (41°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Ljugarn 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Nyhamn 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Slite 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Gotland weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gotland, Sweden in December?

In December, Gotland, Sweden generally has poor weather conditions. Visby sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Gotland, Sweden in December?

Visby averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Gotland, Sweden get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Visby averages just 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Gotland, Sweden.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Gotland, Sweden?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Gotland, Sweden with often poor weather in Visby.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Visby. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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