December · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Shymkent in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shymkent in December
Average temperature -1°C, 48 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
4.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Shymkent scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shymkent is southern Kazakhstan's biggest city, a lively base for Turkistan's shrines and the western Tian Shan.
December in Shymkent: expect compromises
At -1°C (30°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
48 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
That is 4.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Shymkent — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shymkent in December?
- In December, Shymkent averages -1°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Shymkent?
- December earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shymkent in December?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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