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Trakai Weather in December

Trakai in December

The short of it: Trakai in December averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 7 h 16 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 0° · low -4° · rain 45 mm · daylight 7 h 16 min

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

December in Trakai brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -4°, with about 45 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 16 min in mid-December, 63 minutes less than a month before.

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, Trakai runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Senieji Trakai, 4 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Trakai, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 16 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Senieji TrakaiVilnius4 km SE0°-4°46 mm
LentvarisVilnius8 km E0°-4°46 mm
GrigiškėsVilnius11 km ENE0°-4°45 mm
RūdiškėsVilnius15 km SSW0°-5°46 mm
VievisVilnius17 km NNW0°-4°44 mm
PilaitėVilnius17 km ENE0°-4°46 mm
LazdynaiVilnius18 km E0°-4°46 mm
KaroliniškėsVilnius19 km ENE0°-4°46 mm

The Almanac · Trakai Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Trakai by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°41 mm15 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦
February0°-7°34 mm14 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
March4°-4°37 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April12°2°38 mm13 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°56 mm11 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°63 mm11 km/h17 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°82 mm10 km/h16 h 45 min✦✦✦
August23°12°73 mm10 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
September17°8°52 mm10 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°50 mm12 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
November5°0°45 mm15 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦✦
December0°-4°45 mm14 km/h7 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Trakai in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Trakai in December?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Trakai?

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

How long are the days in Trakai in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 16 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 15 min.

Does it snow in Trakai in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Trakai in December?

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

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