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Elista weather in December (Kalmykia, Russia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Elista in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Elista generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 2°C, cooling off to about -4°C at night. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Elista in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 44 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Elista, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 44 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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