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Weather in December in Tatarstan

Thinking about venturing to Tatarstan 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 Tatarstan in December?

Tatarstan is a region in Russia. December in Tatarstan generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -5°C and nighttime temperatures around -11°C in Kazan. 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.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Naberezhnyye Chelny with an average of 47 mm to moderate snowfall in Kazan with 51 mm.

Average sunshine

Kazan experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 33 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at December's conditions in Tatarstan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tatarstan's yearly weather, check out our Tatarstan climate page.

Where to go in Tatarstan in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tatarstan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Tatarstan?

Kazan

In December Kazan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kazan
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 
-5°C 
41 hours 
51 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-11°C 
33 hours 
51 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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-7°C 
-13°C 
49 hours 
49 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Kazan

Naberezhnyye Chelny

In December Naberezhnyye Chelny generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Naberezhnyye Chelny
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
0°C 
-6°C 
49 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-12°C 
47 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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-7°C 
-14°C 
43 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Naberezhnyye Chelny

Nizhnekamsk

In December Nizhnekamsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nizhnekamsk
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
0°C 
-6°C 
50 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-12°C 
48 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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-7°C 
-14°C 
44 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Nizhnekamsk

Al'met'yevsk

In December Al'met'yevsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Al'met'yevsk
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
0°C 
-6°C 
49 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-12°C 
48 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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-7°C 
-14°C 
44 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Al'met'yevsk

Yelabuga

In December Yelabuga generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Yelabuga
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
0°C 
-6°C 
50 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-12°C 
48 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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-7°C 
-14°C 
44 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Yelabuga

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

Is December the best time to visit Tatarstan?

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

On average, the best time to visit Tatarstan is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Kazan. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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