Lithuania weather in December
Lithuania in December averages -2°C (29°F), 44 mm of rain and 1.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Lithuania, December is the third coldest, the fourth driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- -2°C (29°F)
-4–1°C · 26–33°F
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 1.1 h
hours per day
What is Lithuania like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Lithuania in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -4°C (26°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Lithuania is 4.2°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 3°C (37°F).
December in Lithuania is 1.5°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages -3°C (26°F).
Daylight in Lithuania in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 7 hours 14 minutes in Lithuania, rising about 08:42 and setting about 15:56 local time.
December ends 18 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Lithuania has less daylight than December.
Travel guides for Lithuania
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Lithuania weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 26°F | 48 mm |
| February | -3°C / 27°F | 38 mm |
| March | 1°C / 35°F | 38 mm |
| April | 8°C / 46°F | 34 mm |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 56 mm |
| June | 16°C / 61°F | 66 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 85 mm |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 79 mm |
| September | 13°C / 56°F | 50 mm |
| October | 8°C / 46°F | 59 mm |
| November | 3°C / 37°F | 45 mm |
| December | -2°C / 29°F | 44 mm |
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FAQs about Lithuania in December
December climate averages for Lithuania, 1991–2020.
Lithuania averages -2°C (29°F) in December, ranging from about -4°C (26°F) at night to 1°C (33°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 44 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages -2°C (29°F) against -3°C (26°F) in January — 1.5°C warmer.
December is 4.2°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 1.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 7 hours 14 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Lithuania.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:42 and sunset about 15:56 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 18 minutes shorter than it starts.
