There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Iasi rather than December, with an average high temperature of +3°C, and only 4 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Iasi;
Average weather
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+3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-26°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
140 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Iasi has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Iasi in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Iasi for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +7°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +17°C during the day and a minimum of -5°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +9°C.
Is Iasi warm or cold in December?
Iasi is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +3°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to -2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Iasi, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Iasi in December
Iasi weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+8°C
+3°C
+2°C
Min. temperature
-20°C
-26°C
-26°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+18°C
+20°C
Rainfall
202 mm
140 mm
56 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
83%
85%
84%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
5
4
4
Cloudy days
14
15
15
Rainy days
8
5
3
Snowy days
3
7
8
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +3°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 202 mm to 140 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 4 in December.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Iasi in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Iasi is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Iasi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 71%, leading to total precipitation of around 3212 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 462 mm, which is considered heavy rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Iasi, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Iasi wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 202 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Iasi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 13%, for a monthly total of around 2916 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Iasi.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Iasi?
This is the weather in Iasi in December 2023:
1 December
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+9°C
2 December
🌫️
+8°C
3 December
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+5°C
4 December
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0°C
5 December
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+4°C
6 December
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+3°C
7 December
🌨️
+1°C
8 December
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0°C
9 December
🌨️
-1°C
10 December
🌫️
-1°C
11 December
🌫️
+1°C
12 December
🌫️
+3°C
13 December
🌫️
+7°C
14 December
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+8°C
15 December
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+4°C
16 December
🌧️
+5°C
17 December
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+8°C
18 December
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+13°C
19 December
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+13°C
20 December
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+10°C
21 December
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+8°C
22 December
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+9°C
23 December
🌨️
+3°C
24 December
🌧️
+6°C
25 December
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+16°C
26 December
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+17°C
27 December
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+10°C
28 December
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+8°C
29 December
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+10°C
30 December
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+9°C
31 December
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+9°C
In December 2023 Iasi had 14 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of -1°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Iasi climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Iasi in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+13°C) and the highest in 2023 (+18°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 259 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 10911 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Iasi in December:
Is December a good time to visit Iasi?
There is never a bad time to go to Iasi, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Iasi and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Iasi in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Iasi rainy in December?
Iasi is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Iasi in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Iasi in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Romania
Check out the weather for other cities in Romania.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Iasi, 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.