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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

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Donetsk Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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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.

Mariupolʼ
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
3°C 
99 hours 
45 mm 
12 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
69 hours 
52 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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15°C 
8°C 
2,165 hours 
525 mm 
130 days 
poor 
Climate in Mariupolʼ

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.

Svyatogorsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-1°C 
43 mm 
14 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
51 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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15°C 
5°C 
592 mm 
145 days 
poor 
Climate in Svyatogorsk

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.

Donetsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-1°C 
42 mm 
13 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
49 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
5°C 
586 mm 
139 days 
poor 
Climate in Donetsk

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.

Kramatorsʼk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-0°C 
43 mm 
14 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
50 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
5°C 
583 mm 
143 days 
poor 
Climate in Kramatorsʼk

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.

Makiyivka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-1°C 
42 mm 
13 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
49 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
5°C 
581 mm 
140 days 
poor 
Climate in Makiyivka

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Donetsk Region, in Ukraine.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

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