December weather forecast
Estonia

December in Estonia signals the beginning of the winter season, characterized by cold temperatures and the potential for snowfall. Average temperatures typically range from -1.2°C (29.8°F) on the Baltic islands to -3°C (26.6°F) inland. These figures indicate a further decrease from November's temperatures, affirming December as one of the coldest months of the year.

In the coastal capital of Tallinn, the average temperatures for December fluctuate between -1°C (30.2°F) and -5°C (23°F). The influence of the Baltic Sea provides some moderation to the freezing temperatures, but cold conditions and frost are commonplace, particularly in the mornings and evenings.

Inland, in Tartu, the average temperatures vary between -1.5°C (29.3°F) and -6°C (21.2°F) in December. The absence of maritime influence means that Tartu and other inland regions can experience colder conditions compared to the coastal areas.

December sees an increase in precipitation compared to November, with an average of 30mm (1.18") to 40mm (1.57"), typically in the form of snow. As a result, the Estonian landscape transforms into a winter wonderland, with snow-covered trees and fields creating picturesque scenes.

As for daylight, December experiences the shortest days of the year in Estonia. Around the winter solstice on the 21st of December, Estonia receives only about 6 hours of daylight per day. Despite the limited daylight and chilly temperatures, the snowy landscapes and festive atmosphere make December a uniquely charming time to visit Estonia.

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• Tallinn - December »
  The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%. With an average of 6h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tallinn.
• Tartu - December »
  December has the least sunshine of the year in Tartu with an average of 0.8h of sunshine. December has the shortest days of the year in Tartu, with an average of 6h and 30min of daylight.
• Narva - December »
  In Narva in December, snow falls for 20.5 days, with typically accumulated 183mm (7.2") of snow. In Narva, in December, during 20.5 snowfall days, 183mm (7.2") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Pärnu - December »
  In Pärnu in December, during 16.9 snowfall days, 139mm (5.47") of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the shortest days in Pärnu is December, with an average of 6h and 30min of daylight.
• Sillamäe - December »
  In Sillamäe, in December, snow falls for 18.7 days, with typically accumulated 138mm (5.43") of snow. In Sillamäe, in December, snow falls for 18.7 days, with typically accumulated 138mm (5.43") of snow.
• Maardu - December »
  In Maardu in December, during 17.8 snowfall days, 149mm (5.87") of snow is typically accumulated. In Maardu in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kuressaare - December »
  December's arrival in Kuressaare comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a wintry 5°C (41°F) in November to a still cold 2°C (35.6°F). The months with the least sunshine in Kuressaare are January, November and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine.
• Võru - December »
  On the first day of December in Võru sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 15:30. On the first day of December in Võru, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 15:30.
• Valga - December »
  In Valga in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 153mm (6.02") of snow is typically accumulated. December has the shortest days of the year in Valga, Estonia, with an average of 6h and 42min of daylight.