Weather in December in Donetsk Region
Are you planning a trip a to Donetsk Region in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Donetsk Region in December?
Donetsk Region is a region in Ukraine. December in Donetsk Region generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Svyatogorsk at 1°C to cold in Mariupolʼ at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Mariupolʼ and -5°C in Svyatogorsk. 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 explore the conditions in Donetsk Region in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
December is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 52 mm in Mariupolʼ.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 69 hours of sunlight in Mariupolʼ. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Donetsk Region climate page.
Where to go in Donetsk Region in December
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ukraine, check out our Donetsk Region's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Donetsk Region?
Mariupolʼ
In December Mariupolʼ generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Svyatogorsk
In December Svyatogorsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Donetsk
In December Donetsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kramatorsʼk
In December Kramatorsʼk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Makiyivka
In December Makiyivka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Donetsk Region?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Donetsk Region with often poor weather in Mariupolʼ.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Mariupolʼ. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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