Things to do in Rostov in December

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Overview

December is a good time to visit Rostov. The weather is usually freezing cold with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 12—22°F (-11—-6°C).

Rostov has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Rostov. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Rostov in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Rostov in December

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Holidays in Rostov in December
December
  • New Year Holiday (December 3031)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Rostov in December

Temperatures on an average day in Rostov in December

The average temperature in Rostov in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 22°F (-6°C) to a low of 12°F (-11°C). Some would describe it as freezing cold with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in Rostov, July, has days with highs of 74°F (24°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 15°F (-9°C) and lows of 4°F (-16°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Rostov in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
22°F
highs
12°F
lows

General weather summary

Freezing cold with a gentle breeze
Feels like
27%
Chance of rain
0.074 in
Amount
13.8 mph
Wind speed
100%
Humidity
6.8 hrs
Daylight length
8:52 AM
Sunrise
3:41 PM
Sunset
21%
Cloud cover
Thick winter coat with gloves
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 22°F (-6°C) and a low of 12°F (-11°C), it generally feels freezing cold with a gentle breeze. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something toasty like a thick winter coat with gloves
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Best attractions for Rostov in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Rostov has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Rostov that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Rostov for December.
Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
1. Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
4.8
(7593)
Historical place museum
Museums
Former bishop's abode from the 1670s, with onion-domed churches, history exhibits & grassy lawns.
Spaso-Yakovlevskiy Monastery
2. Spaso-Yakovlevskiy Monastery
4.8
(1902)
Monastery
Sights & Landmarks
Established in the 15th century, this Eastern Orthodox monastery features distinctive green domes.
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
3. Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
4.8
(125)
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
4. Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
4.8
(7593)
Historical place museum
Museums
Former bishop's abode from the 1670s, with onion-domed churches, history exhibits & grassy lawns.
Princess Frog Museum
5. Princess Frog Museum
4.6
(360)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Gostevoy Dom "Dom Remosel"
6. Gostevoy Dom "Dom Remosel"
4.8
(96)
Hotel
Museums
Lukova Sloboda
7. Lukova Sloboda
4.4
(319)
Cafe
Museums
Avraamiyev Bogoyavlenskiy Monastyr'
8. Avraamiyev Bogoyavlenskiy Monastyr'
4.8
(225)
Monastery
Sights & Landmarks
Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
9. Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
4.8
(7593)
Historical place museum
Museums
Former bishop's abode from the 1670s, with onion-domed churches, history exhibits & grassy lawns.
Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
10. Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
4.8
(7593)
Historical place museum
Museums
Former bishop's abode from the 1670s, with onion-domed churches, history exhibits & grassy lawns.
Khudozhestvennaya Galereya "Khors"
11. Khudozhestvennaya Galereya "Khors"
4.7
(64)
Art gallery
Museums
Remeslennyy Dvor "Zhar-Ptitsa"
12. Remeslennyy Dvor "Zhar-Ptitsa"
4.8
(4)
Museums
Specialty Museums
Muzey "Rostovskoye Podvor'ye"
13. Muzey "Rostovskoye Podvor'ye"
4.9
(25)
Museum
History Museums
Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
14. Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
4.8
(7593)
Historical place museum
Museums
Former bishop's abode from the 1670s, with onion-domed churches, history exhibits & grassy lawns.
A.L. Kekin Gymnasium
15. A.L. Kekin Gymnasium
4.0
(27)
School
Sights & Landmarks
Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
16. Rostov Kremlin State museum-reserve
4.8
(7593)
Historical place museum
Museums
Former bishop's abode from the 1670s, with onion-domed churches, history exhibits & grassy lawns.
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