Saint Petersburg weather in December
December in Saint Petersburg: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Saint Petersburg · #584 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 28/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Saint Petersburg climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -2°C / 28°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 0.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 38.3 cm / 15.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Saint Petersburg in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Saint Petersburg?
- December in Saint Petersburg: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Saint Petersburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (28/100).
- What is the weather like in Saint Petersburg in December?
- In December, Saint Petersburg averages a daily high of -2°C and a low of -5.2°C, with about 59.1 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Saint Petersburg in December?
- Saint Petersburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in December.
- Does it snow in Saint Petersburg in December?
- Saint Petersburg sees roughly 38.3 cm of snowfall in December.