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“Fair Warning for Every Town Under the Sky” · Est. 1881
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Slite Weather in December

Slite in December

The short of it: Slite in December averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 6 h 34 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 0° · rain 54 mm · daylight 6 h 34 min

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

December in Slite brings afternoons near 4° and nights around 0°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 34 min in mid-December, 75 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, Slite runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Österby, 2 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Slite, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 34 min
Average wind
24 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÖsterbyGotland2 km N3°0°54 mm
FårösundGotland23 km NE3°0°46 mm
RomaGotland30 km SW4°-1°62 mm
VisbyGotland31 km WSW4°0°53 mm
VibbleGotland34 km WSW4°0°54 mm
ToftaGotland46 km WSW4°0°51 mm
KlintehamnGotland50 km SW4°0°52 mm
HemseGotland58 km SSW4°-1°59 mm

The Almanac · Slite 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 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Slite by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-2°46 mm25 km/h7 h 13 min✦✦
February2°-2°36 mm23 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦
March4°-1°32 mm22 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April9°2°26 mm18 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
May14°6°30 mm17 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June18°10°42 mm18 km/h18 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°13°66 mm17 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August21°13°56 mm18 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
September16°10°48 mm21 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October11°6°59 mm22 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
November7°3°59 mm23 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦
December4°0°54 mm24 km/h6 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Slite in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Slite in December?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Slite?

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

How long are the days in Slite in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 34 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 3 min.

Does it snow in Slite in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Slite in December?

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

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