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Weather in December in Tartumaa

Are you planning a trip a to Tartumaa in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Tartumaa in December?

Tartumaa is a region in Estonia. December in Tartumaa 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 and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Tartu. 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 Tartu with an average of 52 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Meerapalu with 57 mm.

Average sunshine

Tartu experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 24 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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

Where to go in Tartumaa in December

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Popular destinations

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

Tartu

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

Tartu
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
<<  
4°C 
-1°C 
31 hours 
58 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-4°C 
24 hours 
52 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
-1°C 
-6°C 
36 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Tartu

Alatskivi

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

Alatskivi
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
<<  
4°C 
-0°C 
31 hours 
64 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-4°C 
24 hours 
56 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
-1°C 
-6°C 
36 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Alatskivi

Elva

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

Elva
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
<<  
4°C 
-1°C 
31 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-4°C 
24 hours 
54 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
-1°C 
-6°C 
36 hours 
52 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Elva

Külitse

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

Külitse
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
<<  
4°C 
-1°C 
31 hours 
59 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-4°C 
24 hours 
53 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
-1°C 
-6°C 
36 hours 
51 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Külitse

Meerapalu

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

Meerapalu
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
<<  
4°C 
0°C 
31 hours 
68 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-4°C 
24 hours 
57 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
-1°C 
-6°C 
36 hours 
52 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Meerapalu

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

Is December the best time to visit Tartumaa?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Tartumaa with often poor weather in Tartu.

On average, the best time to visit Tartumaa is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Tartu. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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