December weather forecast
Latvia

December marks the onset of the winter season in Latvia, with temperatures dipping further to range from -4°C (24.8°F) to 1°C (33.8°F). These cold conditions are consistent throughout the month, and freezing temperatures become the norm, especially during the nights.

Riga experiences temperatures typically between -3°C (26.6°F) to 2°C (35.6°F). Being a coastal city, it is somewhat shielded from the harsher winter temperatures seen in inland regions. However, it still experiences a significant winter chill. Daugavpils, being further inland, experiences colder conditions, with temperatures ranging from -5°C (23°F) to 0°C (32°F).

December sees a continuation of the snow season, with snowfall becoming more frequent and heavier. This transforms Latvia into a winter wonderland, with snow-covered landscapes providing a picturesque setting. The month is characterized by short daylight hours, with the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, occurring in late December.

Compared to November, December is significantly colder with more snowfall and the least daylight hours of the year. Looking ahead to January, Latvia remains under the grip of winter, with temperatures continuing to hover around the freezing mark and snowfall persisting.

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• Riga - December »
  In Riga in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. In Riga, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation.
• Daugavpils - December »
  In Daugavpils in December, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 107mm (4.21") of snow. In Daugavpils, in December, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 107mm (4.21") of snow.
• Liepāja - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Liepāja is December, with an average of 7h and 0min of daylight. In Liepāja, in December, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation.
• Jūrmala - December »
  In Jūrmala in December, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 95mm (3.74") of snow. In Jūrmala, in December, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 95mm (3.74") of snow.
• Ventspils - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Ventspils is December, with an average of 6h and 48min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Ventspils is December, with an average of 6h and 48min of daylight.
• Rēzekne - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Rēzekne is December, with an average of 7h and 0min of daylight. In Rēzekne in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ogre - December »
  In Ogre during December, snow falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 135mm (5.31") of snow. In Ogre during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.
• Cēsis - December »
  In Cēsis during December, snow falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 157mm (6.18") of snow. With an average of 6h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cēsis, Latvia.