Yaroslavl weather in December (Yaroslavl Region, Russia)

Curious about the climate in Yaroslavl this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Yaroslavl usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -8°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Yaroslavl in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 22 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 18 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Yaroslavl, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 18 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kostroma, Russia (65 KM, 40 Miles).

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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 Yaroslavl 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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