Odessa in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +39°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 15 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Odessa;
Average weather
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+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
15 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Odessa has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Odessa in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Odessa for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +43°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +55°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +48°F.
Is Odessa warm or cold in December?
Odessa is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +32°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Odessa, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Odessa in December
Water in Odessa in December is Cold. It varies from +41°F to +50°F, with an average of +45°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +39°F.
In December, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Odessa are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +75°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +38°F.
Can you swim in Odessa in December?
We would not recommend swimming in Odessa in December, the water is very cold (+45°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Odessa in December
Odessa weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+39°F
+36°F
Min. temperature
+10°F
+3°F
-8°F
Max. temperature
+68°F
+59°F
+55°F
Rainfall
24 mm
15 mm
10 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+53°F
+45°F
+40°F
Humidity
82%
85%
84%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
3
Cloudy days
17
18
18
Rainy days
7
6
4
Snowy days
2
4
6
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +46°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 24 mm to 15 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 85%.Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in November to 3 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Odessa in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Odessa is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Odessa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 7 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain.Odessa is amazing in December with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Odessa wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Odessa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 8 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Odessa.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Odessa?
This is the weather in Odessa in December 2023:
1 December
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+53°F
2 December
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+51°F
3 December
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+52°F
4 December
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+34°F
5 December
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+40°F
6 December
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+38°F
7 December
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+33°F
8 December
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+34°F
9 December
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+33°F
10 December
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+34°F
11 December
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+40°F
12 December
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+40°F
13 December
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+49°F
14 December
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+51°F
15 December
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+39°F
16 December
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+38°F
17 December
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+43°F
18 December
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+48°F
19 December
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+47°F
20 December
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+49°F
21 December
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+44°F
22 December
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+44°F
23 December
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+37°F
24 December
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+40°F
25 December
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+52°F
26 December
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+55°F
27 December
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+51°F
28 December
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+46°F
29 December
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+43°F
30 December
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+46°F
31 December
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+48°F
In December 2023 Odessa had 6 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Odessa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Odessa in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+52°F) and the highest in 2023 (+62°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 108 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 498 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Odessa in December:
Is December a good time to visit Odessa?
It’s always a good time to visit Odessa, 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 Odessa in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Odessa in December?
Swimming in Odessa in December is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Odessa rainy in December?
Odessa is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Odessa in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Odessa in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Ukraine
Check out the weather for other cities in Ukraine.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Odessa, 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.