Poltava Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Poltava, Ukraine in December.

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Poltava Kremenchuk Myrhorod Svitlovodsʼk

Thinking about venturing to Poltava, Ukraine 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 Poltava in December

Poltava, Ukraine is a region in Ukraine. December in Poltava generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in Poltava. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To explore the conditions in Poltava, Ukraine in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 48 mm (1.9 in) in Poltava.

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Best Places to Visit in Poltava in December

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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 Poltava

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Poltava, Ukraine?

Temperature range in Poltava (December)

Precipitation variation in Poltava (December)

Poltava

In December Poltava generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°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
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Poltava →

Kremenchuk

In December Kremenchuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kremenchuk →

Myrhorod

In December Myrhorod generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°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
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Myrhorod →

Svitlovodsʼk

In December Svitlovodsʼk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Svitlovodsʼk →

Kam”yani Potoky

In December Kam”yani Potoky generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kam”yani Potoky →

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In our records: Ukraine December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Ukraine in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Ukraine was -27°C (-17°F) in Luhansk on December 16, 1997.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Poltava 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Kremenchuk 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Myrhorod 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Svitlovodsʼk 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Kam”yani Potoky 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Khorol 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

Poltava weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Poltava, Ukraine in December?

In December, Poltava, Ukraine generally has poor weather conditions. Poltava sees daytime temperatures near 1°C (34°F), with nights cooling to roughly -5°C (23°F).

What is the average temperature in Poltava, Ukraine in December?

In Poltava, the average daytime high in December is 1°C (34°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

Does Poltava, Ukraine get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Poltava, Ukraine during December, with Poltava averaging close to 48 mm (1.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Poltava, Ukraine?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Poltava, December may not be the ideal time to visit Poltava, Ukraine.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Poltava. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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