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Weather in December in Vidzeme

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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in Vidzeme in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Vidzeme 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 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.

Rīga
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
6°C 
1°C 
39 hours 
65 mm 
18 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
57 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-4°C 
32 hours 
55 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Rīga

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.

Jūrmala
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
6°C 
2°C 
39 hours 
65 mm 
18 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
56 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-4°C 
32 hours 
54 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Jūrmala

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.

Sigulda
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
5°C 
0°C 
39 hours 
66 mm 
19 days 
poor 
2°C 
-3°C 
24 hours 
62 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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-0°C 
-6°C 
32 hours 
63 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Sigulda

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.

Cēsis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-1°C 
64 mm 
19 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
60 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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-1°C 
-6°C 
62 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Cēsis

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.

Saulkrasti
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
6°C 
1°C 
39 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
63 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-5°C 
32 hours 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Saulkrasti

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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