Cherkasy Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cherkasy, Ukraine in December.

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Cherkasy Kaniv Chernobyl Umanʼ

Planning a journey to Cherkasy, Ukraine this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cherkasy in December

Cherkasy, Ukraine is a region in Ukraine. December in Cherkasy generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Cherkasy. In many areas in Ukraine, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cherkasy, Ukraine, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Umanʼ with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Chernobyl with 50 mm (2 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Cherkasy in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cherkasy

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Cherkasy, Ukraine?

Temperature range in Cherkasy (December)

Precipitation variation in Cherkasy (December)

Cherkasy

In December Cherkasy generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cherkasy →

Kaniv

In December Kaniv generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kaniv →

Chernobyl

In December Chernobyl generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chernobyl →

Umanʼ

In December Umanʼ generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Umanʼ →

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In our records: Ukraine December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Ukraine in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Ukraine was -27°C (-17°F) in Luhansk on December 16, 1997.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cherkasy in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cherkasy 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Kaniv 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Chernobyl 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Umanʼ 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Cherkasy weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cherkasy, Ukraine in December?

In December, Cherkasy, Ukraine generally has poor weather conditions. Cherkasy sees daytime temperatures near 2°C (36°F), with nights cooling to roughly -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in Cherkasy, Ukraine in December?

In Cherkasy, the average daytime high in December is 2°C (36°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -3°C (27°F).

Does Cherkasy, Ukraine get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Not particularly. Cherkasy averages just 45 mm (1.8 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Cherkasy, Ukraine.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Cherkasy, Ukraine?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Cherkasy, Ukraine due to the typically poor weather in Cherkasy.

On average, the best time to visit Cherkasy, Ukraine is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cherkasy. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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