Saint Petersburg Weather in December

What's the weather like in Saint Petersburg (St.-Petersburg) in December 2024?

The climate in Saint Petersburg during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Saint Petersburg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (28°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

Saint Petersburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2.5°C 27.5°F
Nightly temperature -7.5°C 18.5°F
Average temperature -5°C 23°F
Daily sunshine 0.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 50 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 3.5°C 38.3°F
Humidity 96%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Saint Petersburg with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg average temperature in December

December rainfall

Saint Petersburg average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg in December 2024.

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Saint Petersburg weather stats

Saint Petersburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.8°C 71.2°F
Driest month: February 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: June 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January -5.3°C 22.5°F
Wettest month: August 83mm 3.3ins
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