December · Lithuania
Best time to visit Vilnius in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vilnius in December
Average temperature -1°C, 69 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Vilnius scores 3.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Vilnius folds a baroque old town, the self-declared Užupis republic, and pine-covered hills into one walkable city.
December in Vilnius — off-season conditions
December averages -1°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 69 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 6.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vilnius in December?
- In December, Vilnius averages -1°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Vilnius?
- December earns a 3.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Vilnius in December?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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