Lakhta weather in December (Russia)

How does the December weather in Lakhta compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Lakhta tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 0°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Lakhta in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 22 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 12 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Lakhta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 12 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Saint Petersburg, Russia (10 KM, 6 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

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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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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