Weather in December in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
Planning a getaway to Kabardino-Balkarian Republic this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic in December?
Kabardino-Balkarian Republic is a region in Russia. Kabardino-Balkarian Republic offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Tegenekli at -6°C to cold in Nalchik at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Nalchik and -15°C in Tegenekli. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Nalchik with an average of 54 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Terskol with 89 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Nalchik, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Nalchik experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at December's conditions in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kabardino-Balkarian Republic's yearly weather, check out our Kabardino-Balkarian Republic climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic?
Nalchik
In December Nalchik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Terskol
In December Terskol generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tegenekli
In December Tegenekli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Elbrus
In December Elbrus generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, in Russia.
Is December the best time to visit Kabardino-Balkarian Republic?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kabardino-Balkarian Republic due to the typically poor weather in Nalchik.
On average, the best time to visit Kabardino-Balkarian Republic is in July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Nalchik. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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