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Vilnius Weather in December

Vilnius in December

The short of it: Vilnius in December averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 7 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -4° · rain 46 mm · daylight 7 h 16 min

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

December in Vilnius brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -4°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 46 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, 64 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Vilnius runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Naujamiestis, 1 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Vilnius, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
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
NaujamiestisVilnius1 km SW0°-4°46 mm
RasosVilnius2 km ESE0°-4°46 mm
NaujininkaiVilnius3 km S0°-4°47 mm
ŠeškinėVilnius3 km NW0°-4°46 mm
VilkpėdėVilnius3 km SW0°-4°46 mm
AntakalnisVilnius3 km NE0°-4°46 mm
KaroliniškėsVilnius4 km W0°-4°46 mm
JustiniškėsVilnius5 km NW0°-4°47 mm

The Almanac · Vilnius 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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Highs fall 4° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vilnius by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°43 mm14 km/h7 h 48 min✦✦
February1°-5°36 mm14 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
March5°-3°39 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April13°3°38 mm12 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°54 mm11 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°64 mm10 km/h17 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°84 mm10 km/h16 h 46 min✦✦✦
August24°13°71 mm9 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
September18°8°53 mm10 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°50 mm12 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
November5°0°44 mm14 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦✦
December0°-4°46 mm14 km/h7 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vilnius in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vilnius in December?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Vilnius?

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

How long are the days in Vilnius 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 16 min.

Does it snow in Vilnius in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Vilnius in December?

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

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