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Elbrus weather in December (Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia)

What's the typical weather in Elbrus for December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Elbrus typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -6°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -15°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Elbrus in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow are anticipated.

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

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

 

Elbrus, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 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.

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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 Elbrus 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
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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