Moscow in December
3.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 2°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.
2°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
14Rainy days (84 mm)
8:22 hDaylight
07:33Sunrise · 15:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 2°C
- Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -3°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.6 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 | 3°C | -3°C | 80 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | 6°C | -2°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 11°C | 1°C | 71 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 15°C | 4°C | 55 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 20°C | 7°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 24°C | 11°C | 34 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| July | 30°C | 14°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.6 |
| August | 30°C | 14°C | 12 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.6 |
| September | 24°C | 10°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| October | 16°C | 5°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
| November | 7°C | 0°C | 82 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.7 |
| December | 2°C | -3°C | 84 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Moscow in December?
Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -3°C.
When is the best time to visit Moscow?
The best months are July, August, September, June.