Astrakhan in December
4.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 1°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
1°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
5Rainy days (18 mm)
8:25 hDaylight
08:31Sunrise · 16:57 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 1°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -7°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | 1°C | -7°C | 13 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 8°C | -1°C | 20 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 16°C | 5°C | 26 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 24°C | 12°C | 26 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| June | 30°C | 17°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.3 |
| July | 32°C | 20°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 31°C | 18°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.2 |
| September | 24°C | 12°C | 15 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 16°C | 6°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 6°C | -1°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 1°C | -5°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Astrakhan in December?
Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Astrakhan?
The best months are September, May, June, August.