December · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Shymbulak in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shymbulak in December
Average temperature -9°C, 24 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -9°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Shymbulak scores 7.5/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around -9°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Premier alpine ski resort in the Tian Shan mountains near Almaty.
December in Shymbulak — reliably good (4th best month)
December averages -9°C (15°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 24 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? March scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shymbulak in December?
- In December, Shymbulak averages -9°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Shymbulak?
- December earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shymbulak in December?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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