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Gdansk in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Gdansk in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Gdansk in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
December could be a good time to visit Gdansk, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +37°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in December. However, expect about 3 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 24 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Gdansk;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
24 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gdansk has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Gdansk in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gdansk for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +55°F during the day to a minimum of +14°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +36°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 48% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +55°F.

Is Gdansk warm or cold in December?

Gdansk is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +43°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Gdansk, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Gdansk in December

Gdansk weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+43°F+37°F+34°F
Min. temperature
+10°F-2°F-15°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+57°F+57°F
Rainfall
31 mm24 mm20 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
87%87%86%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
242423
Rainy days
433
Snowy days
023

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +43°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 31 mm to 24 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Gdansk in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Gdansk is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Gdansk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 29 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Gdansk wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 16 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Gdansk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 12 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Gdansk.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Gdansk?

This is the weather in Gdansk in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+35°F
2 December
☁️
+34°F
3 December
🌫️
+30°F
4 December
🌫️
+34°F
5 December
🌫️
+33°F
6 December
🌫️
+36°F
7 December
☁️
+36°F
8 December
🌨️
+33°F
9 December
🌫️
+31°F
10 December
☁️
+32°F
11 December
☁️
+33°F
12 December
☁️
+35°F
13 December
☁️
+31°F
14 December
☀️
+25°F
15 December
🌫️
+24°F
16 December
🌫️
+29°F
17 December
☁️
+31°F
18 December
☀️
+29°F
19 December
☀️
+32°F
20 December
🌧️
+39°F
21 December
🌧️
+39°F
22 December
☁️
+41°F
23 December
☁️
+41°F
24 December
🌫️
+37°F
25 December
🌫️
+36°F
26 December
🌧️
+45°F
27 December
☁️
+39°F
28 December
🌧️
+43°F
29 December
☁️
+47°F
30 December
☁️
+45°F
31 December
🌧️
+55°F
In December 2023 Gdansk had 3 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +36°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +25°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 76%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Gdansk climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Gdansk in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+29°F) and the highest in 2006 (+47°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 73 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gdansk in December:

Is December a good time to visit Gdansk?

It’s always a good time to visit Gdansk, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Gdansk in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Gdansk rainy in December?

Gdansk is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Gdansk in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gdansk in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Poland

Check out the weather for other cities in Poland.

Monthly weather in Gdansk

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gdansk, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.