Krasnoyarsk Krai weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Krasnoyarsk Krai: highs of -14°C (7°F) and about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -21°C (-6°F) and cloud cover 74% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and drier; January brings highs of -16°C (3°F) and 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Krasnoyarsk, the largest city in Krasnoyarsk Krai. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Krasnoyarsk Krai?
least pleasant month Weather score 40/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Krasnoyarsk Krai. For better conditions, consider Jun–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Krasnoyarsk Krai in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 29 mm (1.1 in) falls in an average December. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Krasnoyarsk Krai in December?
Days average -14°C (7°F) and nights -21°C (-6°F).
Krasnoyarsk Krai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16°C (3°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 18 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| February | -12°C (10°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 18 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| March | -3°C (26°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 24 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| April | 7°C (44°F) | -4°C (26°F) | 34 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm | 71% | fair |
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 70 mm | 62% | best |
| July | 25°C (76°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm | 65% | best |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 73 mm | 63% | best |
| September | 14°C (57°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm | 72% | fair |
| October | 4°C (40°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 43 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| November | -6°C (21°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 36 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| December | -14°C (7°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 29 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Krasnoyarsk Krai in December
Weather can differ a lot within Krasnoyarsk Krai: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krasnoyarsk | -14°C (7°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 29 mm | least pleasant |
| Norilsk | -23°C (-9°F) | -29°C (-20°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Achinsk | -15°C (6°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Kansk | -14°C (7°F) | -21°C (-7°F) | 33 mm | least pleasant |
| Zheleznogorsk | -14°C (6°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 39 mm | least pleasant |
| Minusinsk | -11°C (12°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 32 mm | least pleasant |
| Zelenogorsk | -14°C (7°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 33 mm | least pleasant |
| Lesosibirsk | -17°C (2°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 40 mm | least pleasant |
| Talnakh | -23°C (-9°F) | -29°C (-20°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Nazarovo | -14°C (7°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Sharypovo | -12°C (10°F) | -20°C (-3°F) | 32 mm | least pleasant |
| Sosnovoborsk | -14°C (7°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 29 mm | least pleasant |