Vidzeme weather in December
Planning a journey to Vidzeme this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Vidzeme in December?
Vidzeme is a region in Latvia. December in Vidzeme generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Alūksne at 1°C to cold in Jūrmala at 3°C. At night it cools down to -2°C in Jūrmala and -5°C in Alūksne. In many regions in Latvia, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Gulbene with an average of 52 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Salacgrīva with 65 mm. The city Rīga usually sees around 24 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Vidzeme, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vidzeme's yearly weather, check out our Vidzeme climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Vidzeme?
Rīga
In December Rīga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jūrmala
In December Jūrmala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sigulda
In December Sigulda generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cēsis
In December Cēsis 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.
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Saulkrasti
In December Saulkrasti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vidzeme, in Latvia.
Is December the best time to visit Vidzeme?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rīga, December may not be the ideal time to visit Vidzeme.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Rīga. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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