Irkutsk Weather in December

What's the weather like in Irkutsk (Irkutsk) in December 2024?

The climate in Irkutsk during December can be summarized as very cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Irkutsk and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (11°F), whilst at night -21°C (-6°F) is normal.

Irkutsk weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -11.7°C 10.9°F
Nightly temperature -21.1°C -6°F
Average temperature -16.4°C 2.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 20 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 7.6°C 45.7°F
Humidity 93%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Irkutsk

Irkutsk average temperature in December

December rainfall

Irkutsk average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Irkutsk average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Irkutsk in December 2024.

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Irkutsk weather stats

Irkutsk weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.4°C 74.1°F
Driest month: February 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: March 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January -14.1°C 6.6°F
Wettest month: July 126mm 5ins
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