Weather in December in Kazakhstan
Thinking about venturing to Kazakhstan this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kazakhstan in December?
Kazakhstan has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Shchūchīnsk at -9°C to cold in Aktau at 6°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Aktau and -17°C in Shchūchīnsk. In numerous regions in Kazakhstan, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kazaly with an average of 16 mm to moderate snowfall in Shymkent with 75 mm.Average sunshine
Almaty enjoys a balanced 102 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kazakhstan in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kazakhstan climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Kazakhstan?
Almaty
In December Almaty generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nur-Sultan
In December Nur-Sultan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karaganda
In December Karaganda generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Atyraū
In December Atyraū generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Aktobe
In December Aktobe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kazakhstan.
Is December the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kazakhstan due to the typically poor weather in Almaty.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Almaty. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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