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