What December feels like in Kazan
Early winter arrives in Kazan with December. Afternoons stay around freezing — the sort of cold that makes long outdoor stretches hard work. Little changes after sunset — nights drop well below freezing, only slightly below the daytime level. The air is damp, which makes cool temperatures feel colder, particularly in wind.
Rain in Kazan in December
Showers are a regular feature, arriving about one day in 3. Each rainy day adds about 4.1 mm (0.2 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. Across the year Kazan averages about 5 mm per rainy day, so December is typical.
Daylight and sunshine in December
Mid-month, Kazan gets 7 h 3 min of daylight, from sunrise near 8:07 am to sunset near 3:10 pm. Days are getting shorter: 1 h 18 min less daylight than in mid-November. The sun is out for roughly 20% of those daylight hours, so skies are often cloudy.
How December compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, December comes out as the 3rd coolest month in Kazan. Afternoons run 5.8°C (10.4°F) cooler than in November, with 1 mm less rain. Temperatures keep falling into January. January averages a high of -8.5°C (16.7°F).
Who December suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — it is cold for long walks.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
- Museums & indoor: a good choice — warm places to spend the coldest part of the day.
Tips for visiting Kazan in December
Rain Protection
Keep a small umbrella in your bag and wear shoes that cope with puddles.
Warm Layers
A warm jacket, a hat and gloves for cold mornings and evenings.
Quick questions
How warm is Kazan in December?
It feels freezing: typical highs are -5.2°C (22.6°F), with lows near -9.8°C (14.4°F).
Does it rain a lot in Kazan in December?
Quite a lot — 50 mm spread over about 12 days.
What should I wear in Kazan in December?
Based on the averages: rain protection and warm layers. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is December or January better for visiting Kazan?
January, narrowly: it ranks #10 of 12 among Kazan's months, against #12 for the other. January is cooler and has fewer rainy days.