Lake Baikal weather in December (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

What should you pack for a trip to Lake Baikal in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Lake Baikal usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. December is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -14°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Lake Baikal in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Baikal. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Baikal climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Baikal, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -9°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Where to go in Russia in December

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Lake Baikal should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lake Baikal.

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