Moscow weather in December
December in Moscow: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Moscow · #569 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 31/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Moscow climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -3°C / 27°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Sunshine | 0.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.1 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 47 cm / 18.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Moscow in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Moscow?
- December in Moscow: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Moscow on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
- What is the weather like in Moscow in December?
- In December, Moscow averages a daily high of -2.9°C and a low of -7°C, with about 61.3 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Moscow in December?
- Moscow has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in December.
- Does it snow in Moscow in December?
- Moscow sees roughly 47 cm of snowfall in December.