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Weather in December in Kalmykia

Planning a trip to Kalmykia this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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

For specific regional insights in Kalmykia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Elista experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 44 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For an in-depth overview of the yearly 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 details.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Russia, check out our Kalmykia's climate page.

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
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
-0°C 
75 hours 
34 mm 
12 days 
poor 
December December
2°C 
-4°C 
44 hours 
37 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
16°C 
6°C 
2,247 hours 
431 mm 
122 days 
poor 
Climate in Elista

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kalmykia, in Russia.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kalmykia.

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