Climate guide for Jūrmala, Latvia

Jūrmala in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Latvia

Best time to visit Jūrmala in December Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Jūrmala in December

Average temperature -1°C, 59 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

December score

2.0/10

Ranked #11 of 12 months

Full year for Jūrmala
Avg temp
-1°C
Rainfall
59 mm
Humidity
95%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

December in Jūrmala scores 2.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Jūrmala's long beach, wooden villas and pine forest make it Riga's seaside retreat.

December in Jūrmala: expect compromises

December averages -1°C (30°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 59 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? June scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Jūrmala in December?
In December, Jūrmala averages -1°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.0/10.
Is December a good time to visit Jūrmala?
December earns a 2.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Jūrmala in December?
Expect about 59 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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