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Weather in December in Kalmykia

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

What is the weather like in Kalmykia in December?

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Elista. In many regions in Russia, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 37 mm in Elista.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 44 hours of sunlight in Elista. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Kalmykia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kalmykia climate page.

Where to go in Kalmykia in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kalmykia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Kalmykia?

Elista

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

Elista
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
7°C 
-0°C 
75 hours 
34 mm 
12 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
44 hours 
37 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-6°C 
73 hours 
36 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Elista

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Is December the best time to visit Kalmykia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Elista, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kalmykia.

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

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