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Visby in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Visby in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Visby in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you are thinking of traveling to Visby in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +3°C, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Visby;

Average weather

☀️
+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
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
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 +8°C during the day and a minimum of -8°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +8°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:

Climate in Visby in December

Visby weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
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 mm30 mm18 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
86%86%85%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
212223
Rainy days
642
Snowy days
134

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%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. 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

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 9 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 increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 9 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 29%, leading to total precipitation of around 20 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 23% chance of precipitation and 66 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 Visby based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 26 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
☀️
+4°C
2 December
☁️
+3°C
3 December
☁️
+1°C
4 December
🌨️
+2°C
5 December
☁️
+3°C
6 December
🌨️
+2°C
7 December
🌨️
+2°C
8 December
☁️
+1°C
9 December
🌨️
+2°C
10 December
☁️
0°C
11 December
☁️
0°C
12 December
🌨️
+1°C
13 December
🌨️
-2°C
14 December
☁️
+2°C
15 December
☁️
-2°C
16 December
☁️
-2°C
17 December
☁️
-1°C
18 December
☁️
+3°C
19 December
☁️
+2°C
20 December
🌧️
+6°C
21 December
☀️
+7°C
22 December
☁️
+5°C
23 December
☁️
+5°C
24 December
☁️
+1°C
25 December
☁️
+2°C
26 December
☁️
+3°C
27 December
☀️
+5°C
28 December
🌧️
+4°C
29 December
🌧️
+7°C
30 December
☁️
+6°C
31 December
☀️
+8°C
In December 2023 Visby had 4 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +3°C, with an absolute maximum of +8°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 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 2010 (0°C) and the highest in 2006 (+7°C). The driest year was 2010 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 119 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.

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.

Other cities in Sweden

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Visby

Source of the data

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, 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.