Põlvamaa Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Põlvamaa, Estonia in December.

Planning a journey to Põlvamaa, Estonia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Põlvamaa in December

Põlvamaa, Estonia is a region in Estonia. December in Põlvamaa generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) in Põlva. In many areas in Estonia, 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Põlvamaa, Estonia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Räpina with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Värska with 56 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Põlva sees roughly 24 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Põlvamaa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Põlvamaa - and find the best time to visit. (based on Põlva)

Best Places to Visit in Põlvamaa in December

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

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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 Põlvamaa

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Põlvamaa, Estonia?

Temperature range in Põlvamaa (December)

Precipitation variation in Põlvamaa (December)

Põlva

In December Põlva generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
24 hours
36 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Värska

In December Värska generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
25 hours
42 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Ihamaru

In December Ihamaru generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
24 hours
36 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Mammaste

In December Mammaste generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
24 hours
36 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Räpina

In December Räpina generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
24 hours
36 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Põlva 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Värska 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Ihamaru 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Mammaste 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Räpina 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Mooste 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Põlvamaa weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Põlvamaa, Estonia in December?

In December, Põlvamaa, Estonia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Põlva sees daytime temperatures near 1°C (34°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

What is the average temperature in Põlvamaa, Estonia in December?

In Põlva, the average daytime high in December is 1°C (34°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -4°C (25°F).

Does Põlvamaa, Estonia get a lot of snow/rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Põlvamaa, Estonia. Põlva averages only about 51 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Põlvamaa, Estonia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Põlvamaa, Estonia due to the typically less favorable weather in Põlva.

On average, the best time to visit Põlvamaa, Estonia is in June, July and August with generally excellent weather in Põlva. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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