Novgorod Region Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Novgorod Region, Russia in December.

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Velikiy Novgorod Valday Staraya Russa

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

What to Expect in Novgorod Region in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 0°C (32°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in Velikiy Novgorod. 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.

To explore the conditions in Novgorod Region, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Staraya Russa with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Valday with 64 mm (2.5 in).

Explore Novgorod Region by month

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

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March3°C (37°F) April10°C (50°F) May18°C (64°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July24°C (75°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October9°C (48°F) November3°C (37°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Novgorod Region in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Novgorod Region

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

Temperature range in Novgorod Region (December)

Precipitation variation in Novgorod Region (December)

Velikiy Novgorod

In December Velikiy Novgorod generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°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)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Valday

In December Valday generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°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)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Staraya Russa

In December Staraya Russa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Novgorod Region in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Velikiy Novgorod 0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Valday -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Staraya Russa 0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

Novgorod Region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Novgorod Region, Russia in December?

In December, Novgorod Region, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Velikiy Novgorod sees daytime temperatures near 0°C (32°F), with nights cooling to roughly -5°C (23°F).

What is the average temperature in Novgorod Region, Russia in December?

In Velikiy Novgorod, the average daytime high in December is 0°C (32°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

Does Novgorod Region, Russia get a lot of snow in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Novgorod Region, Russia during December, with Velikiy Novgorod averaging close to 63 mm (2.5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Novgorod Region, Russia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Velikiy Novgorod, December may not be the ideal time to visit Novgorod Region, Russia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Velikiy Novgorod. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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