Tashkent Weather in December

December weather in Tashkent

December feels cold and often grey, with damp spells that can make outdoor sightseeing less comfortable. The average high is 7°C, and nights can dip below freezing. Rain falls on about nine days, so you may get a wet afternoon rather than a full washout.

The short days suit indoor stops between outdoor walks. Explore the tiled halls of the Khast Imam complex, then warm up over a bowl of shurpa, a hearty soup. The Tashkent Metro is useful for getting across town without spending long outside. Save long walks in parks or trips into the mountains for a milder month.

Holidays and winter crowds

Constitution Day falls on December 8, and New Year brings festive lights and public celebrations around the city. The period near New Year can feel busier than the rest of the month, especially around decorated central squares. Don't expect Christmas to shape the city's calendar as it does in many European destinations.

If you hate crowds, visit outside the New Year holiday period. December is generally a quieter, lower-season time than spring and autumn, so you'll often find fewer visitors at major sights and more modest hotel prices. The trade-off is colder weather and less daylight.

Making the most of your visit

Travelling with kids? A ride on the Tashkent Metro can be an outing in itself; stations such as Kosmonavtlar have striking designs. Use it to reach Chorsu Bazaar, where you can browse under cover and try local breads or dried fruit. The market is a better bet on a chilly, cloudy day than lingering outdoors.

Pack your day around the weather: see Khast Imam when it's dry, and keep the metro, museums or Chorsu in reserve for rain. December isn't the best month for a warm-weather break, but city sights still work well if you mix outdoor visits with indoor stops.