What is the weather like in Moscow vs Saint Petersburg in December?

In December, Moscow averages -2°C high / -6°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Saint Petersburg averages 0°C high / -4°C low with about 54 mm.

Moscow vs Saint Petersburg in December

Moscow and Saint Petersburg are nearly tied in December — 31 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Moscow is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Saint Petersburg is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Moscow vs Saint Petersburg — December climate, side by side

	Moscow	Saint Petersburg
Comfort score	31/100 (F)	31/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-7°C	-5°C
Avg high / low	-2° / -6°	0° / -4°
Rainfall	51 mm	54 mm
Rainy days	13	15
Humidity	88%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	44	30

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Moscow vs Saint Petersburg in December — FAQ

Is December better in Moscow or Saint Petersburg?: Moscow and Saint Petersburg are nearly tied in December — 31 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Moscow is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Saint Petersburg is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Moscow vs Saint Petersburg in December?: In December, Moscow averages -2°C high / -6°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Saint Petersburg averages 0°C high / -4°C low with about 54 mm.