Viljandi weather in December (Viljandimaa, Estonia)

Looking to travel to Viljandi in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Viljandi generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Viljandi in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 25 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Viljandi. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Viljandi climate page with graphs.

 

Viljandi, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 89% *  
SunshineSunshine 25 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 10% *  
* Data from: Pjaernu, Estonia (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Estonia in December

Find out more about the weather in Estonia in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Viljandi in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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