Shymkent weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Shymkent: highs of 4°C (38°F) and about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average -5°C (24°F) and cloud cover 63% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of 3°C (37°F) and 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Shymkent?
least pleasant month Weather score 36/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Shymkent. For better conditions, consider Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Shymkent in December?
Some rain is normal: about 66 mm (2.6 in) falls in an average December. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Shymkent in December?
Days average 4°C (38°F) and nights -5°C (24°F).
Shymkent weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C (37°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 59 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| February | 6°C (42°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 69 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (56°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 73 mm | 61% | fair |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm | 56% | best |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 42 mm | 52% | best |
| June | 34°C (94°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm | 45% | best |
| July | 37°C (99°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 7 mm | 38% | fair |
| August | 36°C (96°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 4 mm | 34% | fair |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 6 mm | 33% | best |
| October | 20°C (67°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 37 mm | 42% | best |
| November | 11°C (51°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 65 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (38°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 66 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months