Kandalaksha weather in December (Murmansk Oblast, Russia)

Is December a good time to explore Kandalaksha weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Kandalaksha includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -3°C. At night, it falls to around -9°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Kandalaksha in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of snow according to historical data.

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

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

 

Kandalaksha, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Where to go in Russia in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Kandalaksha 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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