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Hemse Weather in December

Hemse in December

The short of it: Hemse in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 6 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 59 mm · daylight 6 h 41 min

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

December in Hemse brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 59 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 41 min in mid-December, 73 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Hemse runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Klintehamn, 19 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Hemse, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 41 min
Average wind
22 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KlintehamnGotland19 km NNW4°0°52 mm
RomaGotland30 km N4°-1°62 mm
ToftaGotland32 km NNW4°0°51 mm
VibbleGotland41 km N4°0°54 mm
VisbyGotland45 km N4°0°53 mm
SliteGotland58 km NNE4°0°54 mm
ÖsterbyGotland59 km NNE3°0°54 mm
FårösundGotland80 km NNE3°0°46 mm

The Almanac · Hemse 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 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Hemse by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°45 mm24 km/h7 h 19 min✦✦✦
February2°-3°40 mm22 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦✦
March5°-2°32 mm20 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April10°0°24 mm17 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
May16°4°32 mm16 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June20°9°43 mm17 km/h17 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°12°57 mm16 km/h17 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
August22°12°59 mm17 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
September17°8°50 mm19 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
October11°5°60 mm21 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦
November7°2°62 mm21 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦
December4°-1°59 mm22 km/h6 h 41 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hemse in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hemse in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Hemse?

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

How long are the days in Hemse in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 41 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 55 min.

Does it snow in Hemse in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hemse in December?

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

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