Istra weather in December (Moscow region, Russia)

Will it be warm or cold in Istra this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Istra generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -2°C. At night, they generally drop to -7°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Istra in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 22 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 19 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 Istra. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Istra, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 19 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 9% *  

* Data from: Moscow, Russia (47 KM, 29 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Istra 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Istra.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Russia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Russia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.