Almaty weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Almaty: highs of 4°C (40°F) and about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -5°C (24°F) and cloud cover 79% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and drier; January brings highs of 4°C (38°F) and 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Almaty, the largest city in Almaty. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Almaty?
least pleasant month Weather score 40/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Almaty. For better conditions, consider Apr–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Almaty in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 28 mm (1.1 in) falls in an average December. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Almaty in December?
Days average 4°C (40°F) and nights -5°C (24°F).
Almaty weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C (38°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 23 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| February | 7°C (44°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 29 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (58°F) | 1°C (35°F) | 46 mm | 69% | fair |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 77 mm | 63% | best |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm | 59% | best |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 46 mm | 57% | best |
| July | 34°C (93°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 31 mm | 51% | best |
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 24 mm | 44% | best |
| September | 27°C (80°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 22 mm | 46% | best |
| October | 19°C (66°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 37 mm | 58% | best |
| November | 11°C (51°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 41 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (40°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 28 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months