Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in December
3.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -5°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
-5°CAvg high
-8°CAvg low
11Rainy days (118 mm)
7:20 hDaylight
09:42Sunrise · 17:02 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -5°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -8°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 (±4.0 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 | -6°C | -9°C | 114 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.3 |
| February | -5°C | -9°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
| March | -2°C | -6°C | 115 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.4 |
| April | 1°C | -2°C | 96 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.0 |
| May | 5°C | 2°C | 67 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.1 |
| June | 10°C | 6°C | 62 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| July | 14°C | 10°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.5 |
| August | 15°C | 11°C | 105 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
| September | 12°C | 8°C | 111 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| October | 7°C | 3°C | 139 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.8 |
| November | 1°C | -3°C | 135 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
| December | -5°C | -8°C | 118 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in December?
Daytime highs average -5°C and nights about -8°C.
When is the best time to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
The best months are July, August, September, June.