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
Rainfall61 mm / 2.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point-7°C / 19°F
Sunshine0.8 h/day
Daylight7.1 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall47 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.

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