Shymkent Weather in December
Kazakhstan · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high4°C (39°F)
Avg low-4°C (24°F)
Rainfall58 mm (2.3 in)
RatingPoor 3.9/10
In December, Shymkent has average highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -4°C (24°F). December is winter in Kazakhstan. The month is fairly dry, with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain spread over 10 days. You get roughly 8.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Shymkent?
December is not the best time to visit Shymkent (3.9/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in April to May and September to October.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 4°C (39°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -4°C (24°F) |
| Daily mean | -1°C (30°F) |
| Rainfall | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 63% |
| Daylight | 8.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.1 km/h |
| vs November | 7°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Shymkent in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Shymkent weather in other months
Jan2°C / -6°C63 mmPoorFeb5°C / -4°C65 mmPoorMar13°C / 2°C79 mmGoodApr20°C / 8°C57 mmExcellentMay27°C / 13°C41 mmExcellentJun34°C / 18°C15 mmGoodJul37°C / 21°C6 mmFairAug35°C / 20°C6 mmFairSep29°C / 14°C6 mmExcellentOct20°C / 7°C39 mmExcellentNov11°C / 1°C66 mmGoodDec4°C / -4°C58 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit ShymkentJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Dubai26°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur25°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi25°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Agra25°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 5 mm · Excellent
- Muscat27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Tashkent7°C · 50 mm
- Bishkek7°C · 26 mm
- Dushanbe11°C · 28 mm
- Almaty5°C · 26 mm
- Kabul11°C · 18 mm
- Peshawar21°C · 22 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.