Yekaterinburg Weather in December 2026: what to expect (0.9/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

Winter in Yekaterinburg is cool (-9.0°F during the day). Days are short (1.2h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (22.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

December ranks 10 out of 12 months in Yekaterinburg. Compared to November: −9°F daytime, 6 pts fewer rainy days, −0.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

Feels like

dry air

-14°

Daylight

6.5h of daylight

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Yekaterinburg is July (8.0/10), 7.1 pts higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Yekaterinburg, 4th city of Russia on the Asian side of the Urals (natural Europe-Asia border, monument-obelisk 19 miles from the city materialises this border): 1.5 million inhabitants. Historic capital of the Russian mining and metallurgical industry since Peter the Great (1723).

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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 city break.

Country · Russia

🗣️LanguageRussian

💶CurrencyRouble russe (₽)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 73°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 42%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Yekaterinburg ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Russia

Temperate climate with a 8.0 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

56.85°N · 60.61°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Yekaterinburg?

July is the best month with 73°F highs, 57°F lows, 8.7h of sunshine and 36.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Yekaterinburg get in July?

Yekaterinburg averages 8.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.4/10.

What is the rainiest month in Yekaterinburg?

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

What are the temperatures at night in Yekaterinburg in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 57°F, while afternoon highs average 73°F.

Is Yekaterinburg good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Yekaterinburg scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.4/10.

When should you avoid Yekaterinburg?

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