Weather in December in Moscow region
Planning a journey to Moscow region this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Moscow region in December?
Moscow region is a region in Russia. December in Moscow region generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -2°C and nighttime temperatures around -7°C in Moscow. 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 snowfall in Shcherbinka with an average of 47 mm to moderate snowfall in Khotkovo with 53 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 19 hours of sunlight in Moscow. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Moscow region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Moscow region's yearly weather, check out our Moscow region climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Moscow region?
Moscow
In December Moscow generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Khimki
In December Khimki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Krasnogorsk
In December Krasnogorsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sergiyev Posad
In December Sergiyev Posad generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Domodedovo
In December Domodedovo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°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 Moscow region, in Russia.
Is December the best time to visit Moscow region?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Moscow region due to the typically poor weather in Moscow.
Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Moscow. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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