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Petrozavodsk weather in December (Russia)

How's the weather trend in Petrozavodsk as December approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Petrozavodsk typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in December. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -2°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -8°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Petrozavodsk in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 11 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Petrozavodsk. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Petrozavodsk, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 89%  
SunshineSunshine 11 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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 Petrozavodsk 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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