December · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Almaty in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Almaty in December
Average temperature -11°C, 25 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -11°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Almaty scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -11°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Almaty sits below the Tian Shan, with Soviet-era parks, a green bazaar, and mountain access from the city edge.
December in Almaty — off-season conditions
December averages -11°C (12°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
Precipitation is light at 25 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Almaty in December?
- In December, Almaty averages -11°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Almaty?
- December earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Almaty in December?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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