Weather in December in Tatarstan
Planning a trip to Tatarstan this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -5°C and nighttime temperatures around -11°C in Kazan. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tatarstan 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 a closer look at conditions across Tatarstan, refer to the map below.
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
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 33 hours of sunshine in Kazan. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Tatarstan climate page.
Where to go in Tatarstan in December
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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