Lviv vs Warsaw

Lviv and Warsaw are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Lviv is on the cooler side at 1°C, requiring warmer clothing. Warsaw is cooler at 2°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Warsaw is the stronger choice in December. Lviv receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Lviv reaches an average high of 1°C (34°F) and drops to -3°C (27°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Warsaw averages 2°C (36°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Lviv receives approximately 45 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Warsaw sees 43 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Warsaw the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.