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December · climate normalsFreezing days and a month score of 13/100

Kuressaare in December

Poor · 13/100Beach 8/100
High / low2° / -2°daily averages
Precipitation49 mm15 wet days
Sea5°surface temperature
58.25° N, 22.49° EElevation 3 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goKuressaare · weather score
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Best timeMay–Jul
December: high / low2° / -2°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Kuressaare averages daytime highs of 2° and night-time lows of -2° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 49 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 58%.

Days are 3.1° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.8°. The sea averages 5°, too cold for most swimmers.

December scores 13/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Kuressaare. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 09:12 and sets at 15:39 local time, giving 6 h 27 min of daylight. Days shorten by 26 minutes over the month.

Why 13/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%53%

Beach score this month: 8/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Estonia's best in December

Where to go in December
Tallinn
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Tallinn

Harjumaa
1°Dec high
15wet days
12score
Tallinn
Pärnu
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Pärnu

Pärnumaa
1°Dec high
15wet days
12score
Pärnu
Haapsalu
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Haapsalu

Lääne
2°Dec high
15wet days
12score
Haapsalu
Maardu
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Maardu

Harjumaa
1°Dec high
15wet days
12score
Maardu
·Questions

Kuressaare in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Kuressaare?

December scores 13/100 for Kuressaare, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 2°C with 15 wet days.

How warm is Kuressaare in December?

Daytime highs average 2°C and night-time lows -2°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Kuressaare in December?

Kuressaare receives about 49 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 15 days.

Can you swim in Kuressaare in December?

The sea averages 5°C in December, cold for most swimmers.