Bishkek weather in December

December in Bishkek: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Bishkek · #491 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 49/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Bishkek climate normals — December

Daytime high4°C / 40°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-8°C / 18°F
Feels like (high)1°C / 34°F
Rainfall42 mm / 1.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity65%💧 humid
Dew point-9°C / 16°F
Sunshine6.9 h/day
Daylight9.1 h
Wind7 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall19.9 cm / 7.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)54🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Bishkek in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Bishkek?
December in Bishkek: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Bishkek on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
What is the weather like in Bishkek in December?
In December, Bishkek averages a daily high of 4.2°C and a low of -7.6°C, with about 41.9 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Bishkek in December?
Bishkek has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in December.
Does it snow in Bishkek in December?
Bishkek sees roughly 19.9 cm of snowfall in December.

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