Vilnius · WinterMonth summary
Vilnius weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 1°C
🌧 Rainy days
49% of days
☀️ Sunshine
0.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vilnius in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December brings a challenging climate (1.0/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Vilnius in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Vilnius is cool (1°C during the day). Days are short (0.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 49% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -4°C | 0°C | 44% | 1.9 | 0.3h | 1.2/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -3°C | 2°C | 42% | 1.6 | 3.4h | 2.3/10 |
| 🌫️ March | -1°C | 6°C | 31% | 1.3 | 7.5h | 4.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 2°C | 12°C | 33% | 1.7 | 10.4h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 8°C | 17°C | 37% | 2.2 | 13.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 23°C | 40% | 2.5 | 14.3h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 23°C | 47% | 3.9 | 13.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 23°C | 40% | 3.0 | 12.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 10°C | 18°C | 32% | 1.8 | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 6°C | 11°C | 45% | 2.3 | 4.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 1°C | 5°C | 42% | 1.8 | 0.4h | 1.3/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -2°C | 1°C | 49% | 1.9 | 0.0h | 1.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Vilnius averages 1°C, 49% rainy days and 0.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +22°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +14.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vilnius in December
Is December a good time to visit Vilnius?
December is not recommended for Vilnius (score 1.0/10). With 49% rainy days and 0.0h of sunshine, consider June (8.0/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Vilnius in December?
It's cool with 1°C daytime and -2°C at night. 0.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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