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Donetsk weather in December (Donetsk Region, Ukraine)

How's the weather trend in Donetsk as December approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Donetsk usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 2°C. At night, they generally drop to -5°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Donetsk in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Donetsk. May, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Donetsk climate page with graphs.

 

Donetsk, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Ukraine in December

Find out more about the weather in Ukraine 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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