Shymkent in December

4.7out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 5°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

5°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
10Rainy days (67 mm)
8:55 hDaylight
08:50Sunrise · 17:45 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 5°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -4°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° -5° J 6° -4° F 13° 2° M 20° 8° A 25° 13° M 31° 17° J 33° 19° J 32° 17° A 27° 12° S 20° 6° O 11° 1° N 5° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-5°C69 mm 10– – 4.3
February 6°C-4°C79 mm 10– – 4.7
March 13°C2°C86 mm 12– – 6.0
April 20°C8°C93 mm 11– – 7.1
May 25°C13°C64 mm 9– – 7.9
June 31°C17°C27 mm 5– – 7.9
July 33°C19°C12 mm 3– – 7.5
August 32°C17°C8 mm 1– – 7.9
September 27°C12°C10 mm 2– – 8.9
October 20°C6°C35 mm 5– – 8.0
November 11°C1°C63 mm 9– – 6.1
December 5°C-4°C67 mm 10– – 4.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Shymkent in December?

Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -4°C.

When is the best time to visit Shymkent?

The best months are September.