Kaunas county Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kaunas county, Lithuania in December.

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Kaunas Birštonas Elektrėnai Garliava

Planning a trip to Kaunas county, Lithuania this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kaunas county in December

Kaunas county, Lithuania is a region in Lithuania. December in Kaunas county generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Kaunas. 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.

To explore the conditions in Kaunas county, Lithuania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kėdainiai with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Elektrėnai with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Kaunas receives about 30 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Kaunas county in December

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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 Kaunas county

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Kaunas county, Lithuania?

Temperature range in Kaunas county (December)

Precipitation variation in Kaunas county (December)

Kaunas

In December Kaunas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
41 hours
30 hours
42 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kaunas →

Birštonas

In December Birštonas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
41 hours
30 hours
42 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Birštonas →

Elektrėnai

In December Elektrėnai generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
25 hours
36 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Elektrėnai →

Garliava

In December Garliava generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
41 hours
30 hours
42 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Garliava →

Karmėlava

In December Karmėlava generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
41 hours
30 hours
42 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Karmėlava →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kaunas county, in Lithuania.

In our records: Lithuania December extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Lithuania dropped to -34°C (-29°F) in Ignalina on December 30, 1978.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kaunas 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Birštonas 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Elektrėnai 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Garliava 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Karmėlava 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Kėdainiai 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

Kaunas county weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kaunas county, Lithuania in December?

Kaunas county, Lithuania typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Kaunas average around 2°C (36°F), and temperatures drop to about -3°C (27°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kaunas county, Lithuania in December?

In Kaunas, the average daytime high in December is 2°C (36°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -3°C (27°F).

Does Kaunas county, Lithuania get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kaunas county, Lithuania during December, with Kaunas averaging close to 54 mm (2.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kaunas county, Lithuania?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kaunas, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kaunas county, Lithuania.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Kaunas. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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