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Vecrīga Weather in December

Vecrīga in December

The short of it: Vecrīga in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 6 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -2° · rain 45 mm · daylight 6 h 45 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & May

December in Vecrīga brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -2°, with about 45 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 45 min in mid-December, 72 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Vecrīga runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Riga, 0 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Vecrīga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 45 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RigaRiga0 km SSE1°-2°45 mm
DārzciemsRiga4 km E1°-3°45 mm
ČiekurkalnsRiga6 km NE1°-3°45 mm
MārupeMārupe6 km SSW1°-3°44 mm
MežaparksRiga7 km NNE1°-3°46 mm
MežciemsRiga8 km ENE1°-3°45 mm
BaložiĶekava8 km S1°-3°45 mm
DreiliņiRiga8 km E1°-3°45 mm

The Almanac · Vecrīga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Vecrīga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°40 mm15 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦✦
February0°-5°34 mm14 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
March4°-2°34 mm13 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April12°2°35 mm13 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°46 mm13 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°62 mm12 km/h17 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
July23°14°71 mm11 km/h17 h 15 min✦✦✦
August23°13°74 mm10 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
September17°9°63 mm12 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°69 mm14 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦
November5°1°54 mm14 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦
December1°-2°45 mm15 km/h6 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vecrīga in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vecrīga in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Vecrīga?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Vecrīga in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 45 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 50 min.

Does it snow in Vecrīga in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Vecrīga in December?

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

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