Yakutsk weather in December (Russia)

Curious about the climate in Yakutsk this December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of December in Yakutsk typically brings very low temperatures and low snowfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -33°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -40°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Yakutsk in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 8.2 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience snowfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Yakutsk. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yakutsk, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -40°C  

Max Temperature -33°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 8.2 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Visitors traveling to Yakutsk should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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