Rostov on Don weather in December (Rostov Region, Russia)

Is Rostov on Don a good destination in December, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Rostov on Don usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 3°C. At night, it falls to around -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Rostov on Don in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rostov on Don. May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rostov on Don climate page with graphs.

 

Rostov on Don, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 39 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in December

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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