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Kalmar in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kalmar in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kalmar, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Kalmar in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Kalmar in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +3°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 4 rainy days with an average precipitation of 31 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Kalmar;

Average weather

☀️
+3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-25°C
Min.
+12°C
Max.
31 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kalmar has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Kalmar in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kalmar for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +9°C during the day to a minimum of -11°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +5°C to +9°C.

Is Kalmar warm or cold in December?

Kalmar is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +6°C to +3°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to 0°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Kalmar, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kalmar in December

Kalmar weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+6°C+3°C+2°C
Min. temperature
-9°C-25°C-21°C
Max. temperature
+17°C+12°C+12°C
Rainfall
47 mm31 mm21 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
86%86%85%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
202222
Rainy days
643
Snowy days
123

December often has better weather than November. It’s getting colder in December. From +6°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 47 mm to 31 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kalmar in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kalmar is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Kalmar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 60 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kalmar wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Kalmar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 6%, for a monthly total of around 9 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Kalmar.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Kalmar?

This is the weather in Kalmar in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+5°C
2 December
☁️
+4°C
3 December
☁️
+2°C
4 December
🌧️
+4°C
5 December
🌧️
+4°C
6 December
🌨️
+2°C
7 December
🌨️
-1°C
8 December
☀️
-2°C
9 December
☁️
+1°C
10 December
☁️
-1°C
11 December
☁️
-2°C
12 December
☁️
-2°C
13 December
☀️
-3°C
14 December
☁️
+2°C
15 December
☁️
+1°C
16 December
☀️
-5°C
17 December
☀️
-2°C
18 December
☁️
+2°C
19 December
🌧️
+3°C
20 December
🌫️
+6°C
21 December
☁️
+6°C
22 December
☁️
+5°C
23 December
☁️
+5°C
24 December
☁️
0°C
25 December
☁️
+4°C
26 December
🌧️
+5°C
27 December
☀️
+5°C
28 December
🌧️
+5°C
29 December
🌧️
+7°C
30 December
☁️
+7°C
31 December
🌧️
+9°C
In December 2023 Kalmar had 5 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +2°C, with an absolute maximum of +9°C and a minimum of -5°C. The average humidity was 93%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 74%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Kalmar climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kalmar in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (-1°C) and the highest in 2006 (+8°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 77 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kalmar in December:

Is December a good time to visit Kalmar?

It’s always a good time to visit Kalmar, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kalmar in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kalmar rainy in December?

Kalmar is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kalmar in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kalmar in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Kalmar

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kalmar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.