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Moscow region Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Moscow region, Russia in December.

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Moscow Khimki Krasnogorsk Sergiyev Posad

Planning a journey to Moscow region, Russia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Moscow region in December

Moscow region, Russia 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 (28°F) and nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) in Moscow. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Moscow region, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Shcherbinka with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snowfall in Khotkovo with 53 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Moscow receives around 19 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Moscow region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Moscow region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Moscow)

January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March3°C (37°F) April12°C (54°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August23°C (73°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November2°C (36°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Moscow region in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Moscow region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Moscow region

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Moscow region, Russia?

Temperature range in Moscow region (December)

Precipitation variation in Moscow region (December)

Moscow

In December Moscow generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
19 hours
32 hours
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Khimki

In December Khimki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
19 hours
32 hours
Monthly snowfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Khimki →

Krasnogorsk

In December Krasnogorsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
19 hours
32 hours
Monthly snowfall
52 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Krasnogorsk →

Sergiyev Posad

In December Sergiyev Posad generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
19 hours
32 hours
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sergiyev Posad →

Domodedovo

In December Domodedovo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
19 hours
32 hours
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Moscow region in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moscow -2°C (28°F) -7°C (19°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Khimki -2°C (28°F) -7°C (19°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Krasnogorsk -2°C (28°F) -7°C (19°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Sergiyev Posad -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Domodedovo -2°C (28°F) -7°C (19°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Kolomna -2°C (28°F) -7°C (19°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Moscow region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Moscow region, Russia in December?

In December, Moscow region, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Moscow sees daytime temperatures near -2°C (28°F), with nights cooling to roughly -7°C (19°F).

What is the average temperature in Moscow region, Russia in December?

Daytime temperatures in Moscow peak at roughly -2°C (28°F) in December, dropping to about -7°C (19°F) overnight.

Does Moscow region, Russia get a lot of snow in December?

December is on the drier side in Moscow region, Russia. Moscow averages only about 48 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Moscow region, Russia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Moscow region, Russia 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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