December weather forecast
Lithuania

December marks the peak of winter in Lithuania, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C (23°F) to 1°C (33.8°F). It's during this month that Lithuania experiences some of its shortest days, often with just a few hours of daylight. The country's geographical position far north contributes to its long, dark winters.

Snow is a defining feature of December, with almost all areas, including major cities such as Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda, experiencing snowfall. The eastern parts of the country and higher altitudes usually see heavier snowfall, with snow cover often lasting for several months.

Despite the cold, December in Lithuania has its own charm, especially with the Christmas festivities. The cities are adorned with lights and decorations, offering a variety of holiday markets and events.

Compared to November, December is colder and typically snowier. This snowy, cold trend continues into the new year, with January often being the coldest month of the year in Lithuania.

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• Vilnius - December »
  In Vilnius in December, it is raining for 21.2 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. December has the shortest days of the year in Vilnius, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.
• Kaunas - December »
  On the first day of December in Kaunas sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 16:01. December has the shortest days of the year in Kaunas, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
• Klaipėda - December »
  The arrival of December in Klaipėda correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's chilly 6.2°C (43.2°F) to a cold 2.3°C (36.1°F). In Klaipėda in December, during 20 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Šiauliai - December »
  On the first day of December in Šiauliai sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 15:58. In Šiauliai, during December, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.
• Alytus - December »
  In Alytus, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 92mm (3.62") of snow. In Alytus, during December, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of snow.
• Mažeikiai - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Mažeikiai with an average of 7h and 0min of daylight. In Mažeikiai, in December, during 13.5 snowfall days, 103mm (4.06") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Kėdainiai - December »
  In Kėdainiai, in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 77mm (3.03") of snow. In Kėdainiai, Lithuania, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation.
• Telšiai - December »
  With an average of 7h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Telšiai, Lithuania. The month with the shortest days in Telšiai is December, with an average of 7h and 6min of daylight.