Zheleznogorsk-Ilimskiy in December
4.1out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -17°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
-17°CAvg high
-25°CAvg low
8Rainy days (23 mm)
6:34 hDaylight
09:43Sunrise · 16:16 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -17°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -25°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.5 days)
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 (±4.5 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 | -19°C | -27°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | -13°C | -24°C | 13 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| March | -4°C | -16°C | 18 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.2 |
| April | 5°C | -6°C | 27 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.7 |
| May | 14°C | 2°C | 46 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 21°C | 10°C | 56 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 24°C | 13°C | 67 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 21°C | 10°C | 69 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 12°C | 2°C | 52 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.9 |
| October | 2°C | -6°C | 39 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.0 |
| November | -10°C | -18°C | 30 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
| December | -17°C | -25°C | 23 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Zheleznogorsk-Ilimskiy in December?
Daytime highs average -17°C and nights about -25°C.
When is the best time to visit Zheleznogorsk-Ilimskiy?
The best months are July, June, August.