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Murmansk weather in December (Murmansk Oblast, Russia)

How is the weather in Murmansk in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Murmansk typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -10°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Murmansk in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Murmansk. 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 Murmansk climate page with graphs.

 

Murmansk, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
SunshineSunshine 0 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in December

Find out more about the weather in Russia in December and which places have the best weather 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 Murmansk in December?

Visitors traveling to Murmansk should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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