December · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Turkistan in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Turkistan in December
Average temperature -4°C, 22 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% 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
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Turkistan scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 22 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Turkistan's mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is a giant Timurid monument on the Kazakh steppe.
December in Turkistan: expect compromises
At -4°C (25°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 22 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.
That is 4.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Turkistan — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Turkistan in December?
- In December, Turkistan averages -4°C, 22 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 Turkistan?
- 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 Turkistan in December?
- Expect about 22 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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