Lithuania
Lithuania in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Lithuania in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Lithuania in December?
- Nida is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 3°C (37°F) in December; Utena is the coolest at -1°C (31°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Lithuania in December?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Palanga (6°C (43°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
3°
Nida
Coolest
-1°
Utena
Driest
44 mm
Panevezys
Warmest sea
6°
Palanga
Nida is the warm end of Lithuania in December (3°C (37°F)); Utena the cool end (-1°C (31°F)). On average it is 4 °C (7 °F) cooler than November. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Vilnius, Kaunas, and Šiauliai.
Best places in Lithuania in December
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Vilnius
Vilnius · Lithuania
0° / -5° 53 mm Dec
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Kaunas
Kaunas · Lithuania
0° / -4° 49 mm Dec
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Šiauliai
Siauliai · Lithuania
0° / -4° 46 mm Dec
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Trakai
Vilnius · Lithuania
0° / -5° 52 mm Dec
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Panevezys
Panevezys · Lithuania
0° / -3° 44 mm Dec
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Druskininkai
Alytus · Lithuania
0° / -5° 46 mm Dec
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Palanga
Klaipėda · Lithuania
2° / -2° 70 mm Dec
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Telšiai
Telsiai · Lithuania
0° / -4° 69 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius | 0° | -5° | 53 mm | — | 0 |
| Kaunas | 0° | -4° | 49 mm | — | 0 |
| Šiauliai | 0° | -4° | 46 mm | — | 0 |
| Trakai | 0° | -5° | 52 mm | — | 0 |
| Panevezys | 0° | -3° | 44 mm | — | 0 |
| Nida | 3° | -1° | 73 mm | 6° | 0 |
| Druskininkai | 0° | -5° | 46 mm | — | 0 |
| Palanga | 2° | -2° | 70 mm | 6° | 0 |
| Telšiai | 0° | -4° | 69 mm | — | 0 |
| Birštonas | 0° | -4° | 48 mm | — | 0 |
| Jonava | 0° | -5° | 47 mm | — | 0 |
| Mažeikiai | 1° | -4° | 62 mm | — | 0 |
| Kėdainiai | 0° | -4° | 45 mm | — | 0 |
| Kretinga | 2° | -3° | 72 mm | — | 0 |
| Utena | -1° | -5° | 51 mm | — | 0 |
| Biržai | 0° | -5° | 51 mm | — | 0 |
School holidays in December
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 Christmas Holidaysnationwide
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Lithuania in December?
Average daytime highs range from -1° in Utena to 3° in Nida.
Can you swim in Lithuania in December?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Palanga at about 6°.