Nur-Sultan weather in December (Kazakhstan)

Is Nur-Sultan a good destination in December, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

December in Nur-Sultan generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -16°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

Nur-Sultan in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 95 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Nur-Sultan. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Nur-Sultan climate page with graphs.

 

Nur-Sultan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 95 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Nur-Sultan 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

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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