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Novosibirsk in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Novosibirsk in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Novosibirsk, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Novosibirsk in December 2024

OK Weather
Cold
🌨️
Snowy
If you plan to visit Novosibirsk in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +12°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 16 snowy days in the month and around 39 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+12°F
Avg. max. temperature
-47°F
Min.
+39°F
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Novosibirsk has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Novosibirsk in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Novosibirsk for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +36°F during the day to a minimum of -36°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +12°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°F to +27°F.

Is Novosibirsk warm or cold in December?

Novosibirsk is typically cold in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°F to +12°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°F to 0°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

December is one of the coolest months in Novosibirsk, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Novosibirsk in December

Novosibirsk weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+23°F+12°F+9°F
Min. temperature
-44°F-47°F-53°F
Max. temperature
+52°F+39°F+37°F
Rainfall
6 mm0 mm0 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%82%81%
Air pressure
1024 HPa1026 HPa1028 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
131416
Rainy days
100
Snowy days
151613

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +23°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 6 mm to 0 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Novosibirsk in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Novosibirsk is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Novosibirsk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 50 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Novosibirsk.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Novosibirsk?

This is the weather in Novosibirsk in December 2023:
1 December
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+33°F
2 December
🌨️
+33°F
3 December
🌨️
+34°F
4 December
☁️
+24°F
5 December
🌨️
+23°F
6 December
🌨️
+20°F
7 December
☁️
-13°F
8 December
☁️
-27°F
9 December
☁️
-23°F
10 December
☁️
-15°F
11 December
☁️
-17°F
12 December
☁️
-19°F
13 December
☁️
-7°F
14 December
🌨️
0°F
15 December
☁️
-1°F
16 December
☁️
+3°F
17 December
☁️
-10°F
18 December
☀️
-7°F
19 December
☁️
+20°F
20 December
☁️
+22°F
21 December
☁️
+29°F
22 December
☁️
+33°F
23 December
☁️
+31°F
24 December
☁️
+25°F
25 December
☁️
+20°F
26 December
☁️
+34°F
27 December
☁️
+28°F
28 December
☁️
+33°F
29 December
☁️
+35°F
30 December
🌨️
+26°F
31 December
☁️
+27°F
In December 2023 Novosibirsk had 1 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°F, with an absolute maximum of +36°F and a minimum of -27°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Novosibirsk climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Novosibirsk in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+37°F) and the highest in 2020 (+47°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 192 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 474 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Novosibirsk in December:

Is December a good time to visit Novosibirsk?

It’s always a good time to visit Novosibirsk, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Novosibirsk in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Novosibirsk rainy in December?

Novosibirsk is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Novosibirsk in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Novosibirsk in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Russia

Check out the weather for other cities in Russia.

Monthly weather in Novosibirsk

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Novosibirsk, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.