Chişinău weather in December (Moldova)

Interested in knowing the climate of Chişinău in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Chişinău tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 4°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -3°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Chişinău in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 61 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Chişinău. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chişinău, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kishinew, Moldova (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in Moldova in December

Find out more about the weather in Moldova 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?

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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