Pärnu weather in December
December in Pärnu: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#11 of 12 months in Pärnu · #1379 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 27/100 (tier F)
- Days
- 2°C
- Nights
- -2°C
- Wet days
- 12
- Sun
- 1.2 h
- Humidity
- 88%
- Daylight
- 7 h

Traveller notes on Pärnu in December
Estonia's forum is realistic about December: subzero temperatures are common but not constant, this is the darkest stretch of the year, and rain is honestly just as likely as snow - a lot of December here means slush rather than a clean white blanket. Wind varies a lot day to day, from calm to blustery, so there's no single pattern to plan around. Pärnu's own beach town character goes fully dormant this time of year, but the coastal chill and short daylight hours are consistent with what the wider Baltic region sees this month.
Other months in Pärnu
Forum posters describe June across Estonia as genuinely hit or miss, even around midsummer - a lucky visitor gets blue skies and T-shirt weather, an unlucky one gets sleet, with July generally the more reliably warm month. Posters are consistent that any June rain tends to come as passing showers rather than prolonged, driving rain. Posters specifically flag a real upside for Parnu: the sea here runs 5-7C warmer than in Tallinn through June-August, a meaningful difference for anyone hoping for a swim. Posters generally recommend Parnu as a good base for exploring western Estonia if the weather turns inclement and a car isn't available, given its concentration of things to do compared to more spread-out surrounding areas.
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Pärnu climate normals — December
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pärnu 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 Pärnu'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 weatherPärnu's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Pärnu in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Spa season
15 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyOff-season shutdownOut of season the beach cafes shut and the town runs on its mud-bath and spa hotels, mostly full of Finns on a package. Cheap, dark, and warm indoors, which is the whole proposition. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Pärnu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
- Tallinn118 kmChristmas market on Town Hall Square20 Nov – 6 JanChristmas & New Yearvisittallinn.ee
- Riga162 kmChristmas market on Dome Square28 Nov – 7 Jan · usuallyChristmas & New Yearloveriga.com
- Helsinki200 kmSt Thomas's Christmas Market28 Nov – 22 Dec · usuallyChristmas & New Yeartuomaanmarkkinat.fi
Where is Pärnu?
Pärnu in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Pärnu?
- December in Pärnu: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Pärnu on SeasonMap's comfort score (27/100).
- What is the weather like in Pärnu in December?
- In December, Pärnu averages a daily high of 1.9°C and a low of -2°C, with about 50.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pärnu in December?
- Pärnu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in December.
- Does it snow in Pärnu in December?
- Pärnu sees roughly 12.3 cm of snowfall in December.
Within 300 km: Tallinn's Christmas market on Town Hall Square on 20 Nov – 6 Jan, and Riga's Christmas market on Dome Square around 28 Nov – 7 Jan.