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Astrakhan weather in December (Astrakhan Region, Russia)

How is December weather typically in Astrakhan? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Astrakhan typically experiences very low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Anticipate daytime highs near 2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -5°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Astrakhan in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 60 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Astrakhan. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Astrakhan, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 24 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 87%  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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