December · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Astana in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Astana in December
Average temperature -14°C, 32 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -14°C
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Astana scores 3.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -14°C, 32 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Astana is a planned capital of futuristic towers on the Kazakh steppe, with a wide river, opera houses and extreme seasons.
December in Astana — off-season conditions
December averages -14°C (7°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 32 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 6.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Astana in December?
- In December, Astana averages -14°C, 32 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Astana?
- December earns a 3.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Astana in December?
- Expect about 32 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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