Warsaw vs Vilnius

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Warsaw edges ahead as the better destination in December. Warsaw offers 2 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Vilnius sees 2 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Warsaw is on the cooler side at 2°C, requiring warmer clothing. Vilnius is cooler at 0°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Warsaw is the stronger choice in December.

Warsaw reaches an average high of 2°C (36°F) and drops to -2°C (28°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Vilnius averages 0°C (32°F) for the high and -4°C (25°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Warsaw receives approximately 43 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Vilnius sees 48 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Warsaw the drier option by 1 rain day and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.