Almaty weather in December
December in Almaty: freezing, dry, with reliable snow — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Almaty · #535 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 42/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Almaty climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 1°C / 33°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 29 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 13°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 21.6 cm / 8.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 88 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Almaty in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Almaty?
- December in Almaty: freezing, dry, with reliable snow — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Almaty on SeasonMap's comfort score (42/100).
- What is the weather like in Almaty in December?
- In December, Almaty averages a daily high of 0.5°C and a low of -7.7°C, with about 28.5 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Almaty in December?
- Almaty has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 88 in December.
- Does it snow in Almaty in December?
- Almaty sees roughly 21.6 cm of snowfall in December.