December · Kyrgyzstan
Best time to visit Karakol in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Karakol in December
Average temperature -7°C, 16 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Karakol scores 3.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Karakol is Kyrgyzstan's trekking hub, between Lake Issyk-Kul and the Tian Shan peaks.
December in Karakol — off-season conditions
December sits at -7°C (19°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
Only 16 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
That is 3.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Karakol — 6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Karakol in December?
- In December, Karakol averages -7°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Karakol?
- December earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Karakol in December?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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