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Weather in December in Saaremaa

Planning a getaway to Saaremaa 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 Saaremaa in December?

Saaremaa is a region in Estonia. December in Saaremaa generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -1°C in Kuressaare. In numerous regions in Estonia, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Laugu with an average of 51 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Vilsandi with 66 mm.

Average sunshine

Kuressaare experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 21 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For specific regional insights in Saaremaa for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Saaremaa climate page.

Where to go in Saaremaa in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Saaremaa on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Saaremaa?

Kuressaare

In December Kuressaare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kuressaare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
27 hours 
59 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
4°C 
-1°C 
21 hours 
54 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
49 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Kuressaare

Mändjala

In December Mändjala 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.

Mändjala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
3°C 
27 hours 
62 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
4°C 
-0°C 
21 hours 
56 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
50 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Mändjala

Nasva

In December Nasva 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.

Nasva
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
3°C 
27 hours 
61 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
4°C 
-0°C 
21 hours 
55 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
50 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Nasva

Orissaare

In December Orissaare 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.

Orissaare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
3°C 
27 hours 
66 mm 
18 days 
poor 
December December
4°C 
-0°C 
21 hours 
58 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
53 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Orissaare

Lümanda

In December Lümanda 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.

Lümanda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
3°C 
27 hours 
63 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
4°C 
-0°C 
21 hours 
57 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
2°C 
-2°C 
42 hours 
51 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Lümanda

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Saaremaa, in Estonia.

Is December the best time to visit Saaremaa?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kuressaare, December may not be the ideal time to visit Saaremaa.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Kuressaare. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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