Dagestan Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Dagestan, Russia in December.

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Makhachkala Derbent

Thinking about venturing to Dagestan, Russia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Dagestan in December

Dagestan, Russia is a region in Russia. December in Dagestan generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Makhachkala.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Makhachkala with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Derbent with 43 mm (1.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Makhachkala receives about 69 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Dagestan 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 Dagestan

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Dagestan, Russia?

Temperature range in Dagestan (December)

Precipitation variation in Dagestan (December)

Makhachkala

In December Makhachkala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
69 hours
73 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Makhachkala →

Derbent

In December Derbent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Derbent →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Makhachkala 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Derbent 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

Dagestan weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dagestan, Russia in December?

In December, Dagestan, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Makhachkala sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Dagestan, Russia in December?

In Makhachkala, the average daytime high in December is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Dagestan, Russia get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Dagestan, Russia during December, with Makhachkala averaging close to 35 mm (1.4 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Dagestan, Russia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Makhachkala, December may not be the ideal time to visit Dagestan, Russia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Makhachkala. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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