Kislovodsk weather in December
December in Kislovodsk: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#11 of 12 months in Kislovodsk · #1107 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
- Days
- 6°C
- Nights
- -3°C
- Wet days
- 9
- Sun
- 5.9 h
- Humidity
- 76%
- Daylight
- 9 h
Traveller notes on Kislovodsk in December
Other months in Kislovodsk
There's no Kislovodsk-specific forum thread for February, so this leans on the destination's own real numbers rather than a traveler quote - and those numbers point to something genuinely distinctive about the town. While Russia's broader forums describe February as harshly cold in Moscow (down toward -25C on bad days) and grey further north, Kislovodsk's sheltered valley position in the North Caucasus foothills is well known for a milder, sunnier microclimate that's exactly why it became a spa resort town in the first place - real highs stay just above freezing rather than deep in negative territory.
Forum posters describe an August visit to Kislovodsk's namesake national park as excellent for outdoor activities, with the park and flowers described as at their best this time of year - a real highlight for families. Posters are consistent that this North Caucasus spa town enjoys a genuinely sunny climate overall, with one reviewer noting that even on a cloudy, frowny morning, the sun reliably breaks through by afternoon. Posters generally describe Kislovodsk as a pleasant, walkable base for outdoor time in August, with the surrounding mountain scenery and famous mineral spring parks both well-suited to the warm, mostly sunny summer conditions.
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Kislovodsk climate normals — December
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kislovodsk in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyNew Year holidays, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kislovodsk's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherKislovodsk's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Kislovodsk in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Off-season sanatorium rates
1 Oct – 30 Apr · usuallyOff-season shutdownOutside the June-to-September rush, accommodation in Kislovodsk's sanatoriums and hotels typically runs thirty to forty percent cheaper, and the resort park and colonnade are far quieter. Source ↗
- Holiday
New Year holidays
31 Dec – 8 Jan · usuallyNational holidayClosuresBook earlyThe longest break of the Russian year: usually the first eight days of January or more are non-working. Offices, banks and many services close, while trains, flights and hotels fill with holidaying families at peak fares. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kislovodsk — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kislovodsk in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kislovodsk?
- December in Kislovodsk: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kislovodsk on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Kislovodsk in December?
- In December, Kislovodsk averages a daily high of 5.8°C and a low of -2.8°C, with about 41.6 mm of rain over roughly 8.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kislovodsk in December?
- Kislovodsk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in December.
- Does it snow in Kislovodsk in December?
- Kislovodsk sees roughly 20.4 cm of snowfall in December.
Within 300 km: Elbrus' Ski season around 15 Nov – 15 May, and Mestia's Ski season around 15 Dec – 15 Apr.