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Vila Weather in December

Vila in December

The short of it: Vila in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 9 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 80 mm · daylight 9 h 4 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

December in Vila brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -3°, with about 80 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 4 min in mid-December, 37 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Vila runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Encamp, 1 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Vila, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° colder, 49 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 4 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EncampEncamp1 km ENE5°-3°80 mm
les EscaldesEscaldes-Engordany4 km SW6°-2°71 mm
OrdinoOrdino4 km NW5°-3°80 mm
la MassanaLa Massana4 km WNW5°-3°80 mm
Andorra la VellaAndorra la Vella5 km SW6°-2°71 mm
CanilloCanillo5 km NNE3°-5°98 mm
Santa ColomaAndorra la Vella7 km SW6°-2°68 mm
Sant Julià de LòriaSant Julià de Loria10 km SW6°-2°68 mm

The Almanac · Vila Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vila by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-4°90 mm21 km/h9 h 23 min✦
February4°-4°80 mm21 km/h10 h 29 min✦
March7°-2°74 mm20 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°0°84 mm19 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦
May14°4°114 mm18 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦
June19°8°89 mm17 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
July22°10°62 mm17 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
August22°11°70 mm17 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September18°7°83 mm17 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October13°4°107 mm19 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦
November7°-1°129 mm21 km/h9 h 42 min✦
December5°-3°80 mm21 km/h9 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vila in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vila in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Vila?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Vila in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 4 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 17 min.

Does it snow in Vila in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Vila in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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