SeasonMapNizhny Novgorod weather in December
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December in Nizhny Novgorod: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing.
#12 of 12 months in Nizhny Novgorod · #1343 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 26/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nizhny Novgorod climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -5°C / 22°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -10°C / 15°F | |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -9°C / 15°F | |
| Sunshine | 0.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 50.5 cm / 19.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nizhny Novgorod 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 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nizhny Novgorod'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 weatherNizhny Novgorod's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Nizhny Novgorod in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Volga and Oka freeze
5 Dec – 25 Mar · usuallyIce seasonBoth rivers set at the confluence below the kremlin, the boats stop, and ice fishermen dot the white from the Strelka downstream. The cable car over to Bor keeps running, which is the only way to be out over the ice.
- Holiday
New Year holidays
31 Dec – 8 JanNational holidayClosuresCrowdedRussia takes the first week of January off entirely: offices and many small places shut, the trains and flights are full, and the ice town and rink on Minin Square are where the city actually is. Museums keep short holiday hours. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 51 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
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Nizhny Novgorod in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Nizhny Novgorod?
- December in Nizhny Novgorod: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Nizhny Novgorod on SeasonMap's comfort score (26/100).
- What is the weather like in Nizhny Novgorod in December?
- In December, Nizhny Novgorod averages a daily high of -5.3°C and a low of -9.7°C, with about 53.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nizhny Novgorod in December?
- Nizhny Novgorod has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in December.
- Does it snow in Nizhny Novgorod in December?
- Nizhny Novgorod sees roughly 50.5 cm of snowfall in December.