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Varshava Weather in December

Varshava in December

The short of it: Varshava in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -5° · rain 45 mm · daylight 8 h 16 min

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

Thirty years of records give Varshava an average December high of 1°, a low of -5° and some 45 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 16 min in mid-December, 48 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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Varshava runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Slovyansk, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Varshava, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 16 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SlovyanskDonetsk1 km NNW1°-5°45 mm
YasnohirkaDonetsk8 km SSW1°-5°45 mm
BilenkeDonetsk9 km SSE1°-5°46 mm
LazurnyiDonetsk10 km S1°-5°46 mm
SotsmistoDonetsk12 km S1°-5°46 mm
MykolaivkaDonetsk12 km ENE1°-5°46 mm
KramatorskDonetsk12 km SSW1°-5°45 mm
SonyachnyiDonetsk13 km S1°-5°46 mm

The Almanac · Varshava 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 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Varshava by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°48 mm12 km/h8 h 41 min✦
February1°-6°36 mm13 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦
March7°-2°36 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April16°5°35 mm12 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°41 mm11 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°14°54 mm10 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July29°16°44 mm9 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
August29°14°29 mm9 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°9°34 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°4°31 mm10 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
November6°-1°36 mm11 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦✦
December1°-5°45 mm12 km/h8 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Varshava in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Varshava in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Varshava?

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

How long are the days in Varshava in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 16 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 9 min.

Does it snow in Varshava in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Varshava in December?

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

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