SeasonMapKaunas weather in December
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December in Kaunas: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Kaunas · #1291 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 35/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kaunas climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 1°C / 35°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 51 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 90% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.3 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 15.7 cm / 6.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kaunas 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.
Quietschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kaunas'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 weatherKaunas's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kaunas — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kaunas in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kaunas?
- December in Kaunas: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kaunas on SeasonMap's comfort score (35/100).
- What is the weather like in Kaunas in December?
- In December, Kaunas averages a daily high of 1.4°C and a low of -2.1°C, with about 50.7 mm of rain over roughly 13.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kaunas in December?
- Kaunas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.
- Does it snow in Kaunas in December?
- Kaunas sees roughly 15.7 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Kaunas
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Vilnius' Christmas tree and market around 25 Nov – 7 Jan, and Kaliningrad's Amber after the storms around 15 Oct – 31 Mar.