Vladivostok Weather in December 2026: what to expect (4.2/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

Winter in Vladivostok is cool (-5.0°C during the day). Days are short (4.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain is virtually absent (8.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.

December ranks 6 out of 12 months in Vladivostok. Compared to November: −8°C daytime, 14 pts fewer rainy days, −0.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

Feels like

dry air

-16°

Daylight

8.8h of daylight

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Vladivostok is September (7.6/10), 3.4 pts higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Vladivostok, capital of the Russian Far East on the Sea of Japan : 600,000 inhabitants 9300 km from Moscow (the eastern terminus of the Trans-Siberian the longest continuous train journey in the world 6 days/7 nights), 100 km from the Chinese border and 700 km from Tokyo.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Russia

🗣️LanguageRussian

💶CurrencyRouble russe (₽)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.62°C/decade

🔥Hottest monthAugust · 23°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -8°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 53%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

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Location

Where is Vladivostok ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Russia

Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.6 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

43.12°N · 131.90°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Vladivostok?

September is the best month with 20.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 6.6h of sunshine and 29.0% rainy days. The months of September & July offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Vladivostok get in September?

Vladivostok averages 6.6 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.1/10.

What is the rainiest month in Vladivostok?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Vladivostok in September?

In September, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 20.0°C.

Is Vladivostok good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Vladivostok scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 7.1/10.

When should you avoid Vladivostok?

January is the most difficult month to visit Vladivostok, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.