SeasonMapKaliningrad weather in December
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December in Kaliningrad: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Kaliningrad · #1259 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kaliningrad in December
Other months in Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad's forum shows a real June trip report from travelers who drove in, describing high demand for transport that month specifically. On the Baltic coast, regulars generally point to June as one of the more comfortable months before the region's short, warm summer peaks in July and August.
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Kaliningrad climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 4°C / 39°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sea temperature | 1°C / 34°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 52 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.3 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.1 cm / 3.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kaliningrad in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyNew Year holidays, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kaliningrad's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherKaliningrad's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Kaliningrad in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Amber after the storms
15 Oct – 31 Mar · usuallyAutumn and winter gales tear amber out of the seabed and throw it up with the weed at Yantarny and Pionersky. Locals are on the beach with nets at first light the morning after a blow.
- Holiday
New Year holidays
31 Dec – 8 JanChristmas & New YearClosuresCrowdedRussia takes the first eight days of January off in one block. Offices, most museums and half the restaurants shut, trains and flights fill, and the square keeps a tree and a fair going through it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kaliningrad — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kaliningrad in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kaliningrad?
- December in Kaliningrad: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kaliningrad on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Kaliningrad in December?
- In December, Kaliningrad averages a daily high of 3.9°C and a low of -0.5°C, with about 51.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kaliningrad in December?
- Kaliningrad has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in December.
- Does it snow in Kaliningrad in December?
- Kaliningrad sees roughly 9.1 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Eastern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Gdańsk's Christmas Fair on 20 Nov – 23 Dec, and Warsaw's Christmas lights and markets around 25 Nov – 6 Jan.