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Metsavan Weather in December

Metsavan in December

The short of it: Metsavan in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 9 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -7° · rain 21 mm · daylight 9 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Metsavan an average December high of 4°, a low of -7° and some 21 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 21 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 13 min in mid-December, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Metsavan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Tashir, 10 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Metsavan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 13 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TashirLori10 km SSE5°-7°19 mm
DmanisiKvemo Kartli15 km N7°-5°17 mm
StepanavanLori25 km SSE8°-4°19 mm
KazretiKvemo Kartli26 km NE8°0°19 mm
AshotskShirak36 km WSW-2°-10°29 mm
OdzunLori36 km ESE7°-3°18 mm
JvaraKvemo Kartli37 km NNE7°-2°21 mm
BolnisiKvemo Kartli38 km NE8°0°20 mm

The Almanac · Metsavan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 21 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Metsavan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-9°23 mm8 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
February4°-9°30 mm8 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
March7°-5°45 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April12°-1°77 mm8 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦
May16°5°116 mm7 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
June21°8°97 mm7 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
July23°11°66 mm7 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August24°10°50 mm7 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
September19°7°43 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°4°50 mm6 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
November9°-4°30 mm6 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦
December4°-7°21 mm8 km/h9 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Metsavan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Metsavan in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 21 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Metsavan?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and July.

How long are the days in Metsavan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Metsavan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Metsavan in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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