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Almaty weather in December (Kazakhstan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Almaty this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Almaty tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -1°C. At night, they generally drop to -10°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Almaty in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 102 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Almaty. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Almaty, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 102 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Kazakhstan in December

Find out more about the weather in Kazakhstan and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Almaty 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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