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Rapla Weather in December

Rapla in December

The short of it: Rapla in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 6 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -3° · rain 62 mm · daylight 6 h 13 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & June

Thirty years of records give Rapla an average December high of 1°, a low of -3° and some 62 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 13 min in mid-December, 81 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and June.

Against its neighbours, Rapla runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Kehtna, 10 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Rapla, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 13 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KehtnaRaplamaa10 km SSE1°-3°62 mm
KohilaRaplamaa18 km N1°-3°61 mm
MärjamaaRaplamaa24 km WSW1°-3°60 mm
JärvakandiRaplamaa25 km S1°-3°62 mm
KiiliHarjumaa33 km N1°-3°60 mm
SakuHarjumaa34 km NNW1°-3°59 mm
SaueHarjumaa38 km NNW1°-3°59 mm
JüriHarjumaa39 km N1°-3°60 mm
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The Almanac · Rapla 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 1°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rapla by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°54 mm12 km/h6 h 55 min✦
February-1°-7°43 mm12 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
March3°-4°38 mm12 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April10°0°35 mm11 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
May16°5°38 mm11 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°9°69 mm11 km/h18 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°73 mm10 km/h17 h 47 min✦✦✦
August21°12°78 mm9 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
September17°8°62 mm10 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October9°3°72 mm11 km/h10 h 3 min✦
November4°0°73 mm12 km/h7 h 34 min✦
December1°-3°62 mm13 km/h6 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rapla in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rapla in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Rapla?

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

How long are the days in Rapla in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Rapla in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Rapla in December?

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

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