Alma Ata weather in December (Kazakhstan)

What can you expect from the weather in Alma Ata during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Alma Ata typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -10°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Alma Ata in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 9 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 102 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Alma Ata. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alma Ata climate page with graphs.

 

Alma Ata, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 102 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kazakhstan in December

Find out more about the weather in Kazakhstan in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Alma Ata in December?

Visitors traveling to Alma Ata should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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