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Weather in December in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

Thinking about venturing to Nizhny Novgorod Oblast 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 Nizhny Novgorod Oblast in December?

Nizhny Novgorod Oblast is a region in Russia. December in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -3°C and nighttime temperatures around -9°C in Nizhniy Novgorod. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast in December, check out the map below. In numerous regions in Russia, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For specific regional insights in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kstovo with an average of 51 mm to moderate snowfall in Diveevo with 56 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 25 hours of sunshine in Nizhniy Novgorod. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Nizhny Novgorod Oblast climate page.

Where to go in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast?

Nizhniy Novgorod

In December Nizhniy Novgorod generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nizhniy Novgorod
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-4°C 
38 hours 
53 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-9°C 
25 hours 
53 mm 
22 days 
poor 
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10°C 
1°C 
1,839 hours 
692 mm 
190 days 
poor 
Climate in Nizhniy Novgorod

Diveevo

In December Diveevo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Diveevo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-4°C 
53 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-9°C 
56 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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10°C 
2°C 
700 mm 
177 days 
poor 
Climate in Diveevo

Murom

In December Murom 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.

Murom
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-4°C 
51 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-8°C 
54 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
680 mm 
178 days 
poor 
Climate in Murom

Dzerzhinsk

In December Dzerzhinsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dzerzhinsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-4°C 
38 hours 
52 mm 
19 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-9°C 
25 hours 
52 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
1,839 hours 
688 mm 
189 days 
poor 
Climate in Dzerzhinsk

Arzamas

In December Arzamas generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Arzamas
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-4°C 
51 mm 
19 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-9°C 
52 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
10°C 
1°C 
674 mm 
181 days 
poor 
Climate in Arzamas

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

Is December the best time to visit Nizhny Novgorod Oblast?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Nizhniy Novgorod, December may not be the ideal time to visit Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.

On average, the best time to visit Nizhny Novgorod Oblast is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Nizhniy Novgorod. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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