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Palanga in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Palanga in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Palanga, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Palanga in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
🌨️
Snowy
If you are thinking of traveling to Palanga in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +37°F, and there are only about 1 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Palanga;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+52°F
Max.
41 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Palanga has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Palanga in December

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

Going from a maximum of +46°F during the day to a minimum of +19°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +37°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°F to +39°F.

Is Palanga warm or cold in December?

Palanga 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 Palanga, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Palanga in December

Palanga weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+43°F+37°F+34°F
Min. temperature
+7°F-9°F-20°F
Max. temperature
+57°F+52°F+48°F
Rainfall
59 mm41 mm29 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
86%87%86%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
111012
Rainy days
1396
Snowy days
51111

December weather is still as bad 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 59 mm to 41 mm. Humidity rises from 86% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Palanga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 76 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Palanga wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Palanga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 20 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Palanga.

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

How was the weather last December in Palanga?

This is the weather in Palanga in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+34°F
2 December
☁️
+27°F
3 December
🌨️
+31°F
4 December
🌨️
+31°F
5 December
☁️
+33°F
6 December
☀️
+25°F
7 December
🌨️
+29°F
8 December
🌨️
+26°F
9 December
☁️
+27°F
10 December
☁️
+31°F
11 December
🌨️
+34°F
12 December
☁️
+34°F
13 December
☀️
+33°F
14 December
☁️
+31°F
15 December
🌧️
+39°F
16 December
☁️
+44°F
17 December
☁️
+46°F
18 December
🌫️
+45°F
19 December
☁️
+46°F
20 December
🌧️
+41°F
21 December
☁️
+43°F
22 December
🌧️
+40°F
23 December
🌧️
+37°F
24 December
☁️
+36°F
25 December
🌧️
+44°F
26 December
🌧️
+42°F
27 December
☁️
+38°F
28 December
☁️
+44°F
29 December
🌧️
+44°F
30 December
☁️
+44°F
31 December
☁️
+38°F
In December 2023 Palanga had 2 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +46°F and a minimum of +25°F. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 71%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+47°F) and the highest in 2020 (+55°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 422 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 824 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Palanga in December:

Is December a good time to visit Palanga?

There is never a bad time to go to Palanga, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Palanga and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Palanga in December?

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

Is Palanga rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Palanga in December?

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

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Monthly weather in Palanga

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Palanga, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.