December verdict

Kazakhstan in December

Weather score30Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around -5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Astana, Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

-5°C

Rain

22mm

Sun

3.2h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

30

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around -5°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December-5°C average high

December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December22mm average rain

December is close to Kazakhstan's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

December3.2 hours average sun

December is one of Kazakhstan's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December0°C average sea

December is close to Kazakhstan's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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December30 weather score

December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.