December · Russia
Best time to visit Suzdal in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Suzdal in December
Average temperature -9°C, 84 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 98% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -9°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 98%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Suzdal scores 1.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -9°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Suzdal is a Golden Ring time capsule of onion-domed monasteries, wooden lanes, and quiet river meadows east of Moscow. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December in Suzdal: expect compromises
December sits at -9°C (15°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
84 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.6 hours of daylight.
That is 1.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Suzdal — 7.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Suzdal in December?
- In December, Suzdal averages -9°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Suzdal?
- December earns a 1.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Suzdal in December?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 98% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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