There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Visby rather than December, with an average high temperature of +3°C, and only 2 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 Visby;
Average weather
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+3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-17°C
Min.
+12°C
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Visby has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Visby in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Visby for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +3°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +9°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +1°C to +1°C.
Is Visby warm or cold in December?
Visby 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 Visby, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Visby in December
Water in Visby in December is Cold. It varies from +3°C to +8°C, with an average of +5°C.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +3°C.
In December, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Visby are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +19°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +2°C.
Can you swim in Visby in December?
We would not recommend swimming in Visby in December, the water is very cold (+5°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Visby in December
Visby weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+6°C
+3°C
+2°C
Min. temperature
-13°C
-17°C
-19°C
Max. temperature
+15°C
+12°C
+10°C
Rainfall
45 mm
30 mm
19 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+8°C
+5°C
+3°C
Humidity
86%
86%
86%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1009 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
10
11
12
Rainy days
14
9
6
Snowy days
4
9
11
December weather is still as bad as in 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 45 mm to 30 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 5 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Visby in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Visby is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Visby based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 23 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 10 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:
Visby wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Visby based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 19%, for a monthly total of around 39 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Visby.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Visby?
This is the weather in Visby in December 2023:
1 December
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+1°C
2 December
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+1°C
3 December
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-1°C
4 December
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-1°C
5 December
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-1°C
6 December
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0°C
7 December
🌨️
+2°C
8 December
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+2°C
9 December
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+1°C
10 December
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+2°C
11 December
🌨️
+2°C
12 December
🌨️
+1°C
13 December
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+1°C
14 December
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+1°C
15 December
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+4°C
16 December
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+8°C
17 December
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+8°C
18 December
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+8°C
19 December
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+9°C
20 December
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+4°C
21 December
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+4°C
22 December
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+3°C
23 December
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+1°C
24 December
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+4°C
25 December
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+4°C
26 December
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+2°C
27 December
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+1°C
28 December
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+5°C
29 December
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+6°C
30 December
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+5°C
31 December
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+1°C
In December 2023 Visby had 2 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +3°C, with an absolute maximum of +9°C and a minimum of -1°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 74%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Visby climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Visby in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+8°C) and the highest in 2020 (+12°C). The driest year was 1979 with only 322 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 789 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Visby in December:
Is December a good time to visit Visby?
There is never a bad time to go to Visby, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Visby and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Visby in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Visby in December?
Swimming in Visby in December is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Visby rainy in December?
Visby is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Visby in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Visby in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Visby, 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.