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

Liepāja in December

Poor · 13/100Beach 8/100
High / low3° / -1°daily averages
Precipitation76 mm16 wet days
Sea6°surface temperature
56.50° N, 21.01° EElevation 6 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goLiepāja · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13December
Best timeJun–Aug
December: high / low3° / -1°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Liepāja averages daytime highs of 3° and night-time lows of -1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 76 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 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 1.9°. The sea averages 6°, too cold for most swimmers.

December scores 13/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Liepāja. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 09:05 and sets at 15:58 local time, giving 6 h 53 min of daylight. Days shorten by 23 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

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Latvia's best in December

Where to go in December
Tukums
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Tukums

Tukums Municipality
1°Dec high
14wet days
13score
Tukums
Riga
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Riga

Riga
1°Dec high
16wet days
12score
Riga
Jelgava
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Jelgava

Jelgava
1°Dec high
14wet days
12score
Jelgava
Jūrmala
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Jūrmala

Jūrmala
2°Dec high
16wet days
12score
Jūrmala
·Questions

Liepāja in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Liepāja?

December scores 13/100 for Liepāja, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 3°C with 16 wet days.

How warm is Liepāja in December?

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

Does it rain a lot in Liepāja in December?

Liepāja receives about 76 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 16 days.

Can you swim in Liepāja in December?

The sea averages 6°C in December, cold for most swimmers.