Balchasj weather in December (Kazakhstan)

Is December a good time to explore Balchasj weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Balchasj tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -17°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Balchasj in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with snow.

Average sunshine

With about 131 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Balchasj, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 131 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.

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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 Balchasj 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

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