Zhitikara in December
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -8°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
-8°CAvg high
-16°CAvg low
5Rainy days (21 mm)
7:30 hDaylight
10:06Sunrise · 17:36 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -8°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -16°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°C | -18°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | -9°C | -18°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | -1°C | -11°C | 25 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| April | 11°C | 0°C | 31 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.3 |
| May | 20°C | 7°C | 42 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| June | 25°C | 12°C | 35 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| July | 26°C | 14°C | 46 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| August | 25°C | 12°C | 36 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| September | 18°C | 6°C | 28 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 10°C | 0°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | -1°C | -8°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| December | -8°C | -16°C | 21 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Zhitikara in December?
Daytime highs average -8°C and nights about -16°C.
When is the best time to visit Zhitikara?
The best months are August, June, July, May.