December · Ukraine
Best time to visit Lviv in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lviv in December
Average temperature -1°C, 62 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 94% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Lviv scores 3.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lviv's Habsburg squares, coffee houses and cobbled lanes make it Ukraine's most atmospheric old city.
December in Lviv: expect compromises
At -1°C (30°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
62 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.9 hours of daylight.
That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Lviv — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lviv in December?
- In December, Lviv averages -1°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lviv?
- 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 Lviv in December?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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