Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Kazakhstan in December
In December, average daytime highs across the 26 cities listed in Kazakhstan range from -9.7°C in Petropavl to 5.4°C in Shymkent. Monthly precipitation ranges from 13 mm in Balqash to 68 mm in Shymkent.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
December in Kazakhstan
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Precipitation mm | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty | 0.1°C-7.8°C | -7.8°C | 34 | 7.2 |
| Astana | -8.7°C-15.4°C | -15.4°C | 21 | 6.3 |
| Shymkent | 5.4°C-4.5°C | -4.5°C | 68 | 9.7 |
| Aktobe | -6.4°C-12.2°C | -12.2°C | 31 | 8.3 |
| Karagandy | -8.4°C-15.3°C | -15.3°C | 23 | 6.8 |
| Taraz | 3.1°C-6.9°C | -6.9°C | 33 | 6.9 |
| Kyzylorda | -0.4°C-7.2°C | -7.2°C | 13 | 3.5 |
| Oral | -4.9°C-10.1°C | -10.1°C | 32 | 7.7 |
| Pavlodar | -8.9°C-15.7°C | -15.7°C | 15 | 5.2 |
| Ust-Kamenogorsk | -6.9°C-15.6°C | -15.6°C | 46 | 10.5 |
| Semey | -7.6°C-15.7°C | -15.7°C | 22 | 7.0 |
| Atyrau | -0.9°C-5.1°C | -5.1°C | 16 | 4.3 |
| Turkistan | 4.0°C-4.5°C | -4.5°C | 32 | 6.8 |
| Kostanay | -8.8°C-15.2°C | -15.2°C | 23 | 6.2 |
| Petropavl | -9.7°C-15.7°C | -15.7°C | 21 | 6.7 |
| Temirtau | -8.9°C-15.8°C | -15.8°C | 22 | 6.3 |
| Kokshetau | -8.7°C-14.8°C | -14.8°C | 17 | 5.6 |
| Aktau | 4.6°C0.0°C | 0.0°C | 15 | 3.9 |
| Rudnyy | -8.6°C-15.1°C | -15.1°C | 22 | 5.9 |
| Ekibastuz | -7.9°C-14.7°C | -14.7°C | 13 | 4.5 |
| Taldykorgan | -0.3°C-10.7°C | -10.7°C | 34 | 7.1 |
| Zhezqazghan | -6.0°C-13.1°C | -13.1°C | 17 | 5.0 |
| Zhanaozen | 2.8°C-3.5°C | -3.5°C | 13 | 3.4 |
| Balqash | -5.7°C-10.8°C | -10.8°C | 13 | 3.5 |
| Sarqant | -0.3°C-10.1°C | -10.1°C | 35 | 7.8 |
| Baikonur | -2.0°C-8.6°C | -8.6°C | 13 | 3.5 |
A wet day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.