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December · climate normalsFreezing days and a month score of 12/100

Pärnu in December

Poor · 12/100Beach 7/100
High / low1° / -3°daily averages
Precipitation64 mm15 wet days
Sea4°surface temperature
58.39° N, 24.50° EElevation 6 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goPärnu · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12December
Best timeMay–Jul
December: high / low1° / -3°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Pärnu averages daytime highs of 1° and night-time lows of -3° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 64 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 62%.

Days are 3.2° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.9°. The sea averages 4°, too cold for most swimmers.

December scores 12/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Pärnu. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 09:05 and sets at 15:30 local time, giving 6 h 25 min of daylight. Days shorten by 26 minutes over the month.

Why 12/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%47%

Beach score this month: 7/100 (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
Kuressaare
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Kuressaare

Saare
2°Dec high
15wet days
13score
Kuressaare
Tallinn
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Tallinn

Harjumaa
1°Dec high
15wet days
12score
Tallinn
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

Pärnu in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Pärnu?

December scores 12/100 for Pärnu, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 1°C with 15 wet days.

How warm is Pärnu in December?

Daytime highs average 1°C and night-time lows -3°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Pärnu in December?

Pärnu receives about 64 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 15 days.

Can you swim in Pärnu in December?

The sea averages 4°C in December, cold for most swimmers.