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Gatchina weather in December (Leningrad Region, Russia)

Is December a good time to explore Gatchina weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During December, Gatchina usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -0°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Gatchina in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 12 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 Gatchina. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gatchina, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 12 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Saint Petersburg, Russia (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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 Gatchina 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.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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