Irkutsk weather in December

December in Irkutsk: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Irkutsk · #582 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 28/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Irkutsk climate normals — December

Daytime high-13°C / 9°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-21°C / -7°F
Feels like (high)-17°C / 1°F
Rainfall9 mm / 0.4 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point-22°C / -7°F
Sunshine4.5 h/day
Daylight7.8 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall18.3 cm / 7.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Irkutsk in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Irkutsk?
December in Irkutsk: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Irkutsk on SeasonMap's comfort score (28/100).
What is the weather like in Irkutsk in December?
In December, Irkutsk averages a daily high of -13°C and a low of -21.4°C, with about 9.2 mm of rain over roughly 2.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Irkutsk in December?
Irkutsk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in December.
Does it snow in Irkutsk in December?
Irkutsk sees roughly 18.3 cm of snowfall in December.

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