Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy weather in December (Kamchatka Region, Russia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -5°C, cooling off to about -11°C at night. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Petropawlowsk, Russia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy 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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