Weather in December in Kyrgyzstan
Thinking about venturing to Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan in December?
Kyrgyzstan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Alamedin at -5°C and cold in Osh at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Osh and -12°C in Alamedin. In many regions in Kyrgyzstan, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.To explore the conditions in Kyrgyzstan in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kochkorka with an average of 14 mm to moderate snowfall in Bosteri with 64 mm.Average sunshine
The city Bishkek usually sees around 116 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Kyrgyzstan's conditions throughout the year, check out our Kyrgyzstan climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Kyrgyzstan?
Bishkek
In December Bishkek generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karakol
In December Karakol generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Osh
In December Osh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cholpon-Ata
In December Cholpon-Ata generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bosteri
In December Bosteri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Kyrgyzstan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bishkek, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kyrgyzstan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Bishkek. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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