SeasonMapCholpon-Ata weather in December
Kyrgyzstan
December in Cholpon-Ata: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Cholpon-Ata · #1203 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Cholpon-Ata climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 4°C / 38°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 45 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 32.5 cm / 12.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cholpon-Ata in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Cholpon-Ata's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherCholpon-Ata's weather peaks July–September.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Cholpon-Ata in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Out of season on the shore
1 Oct – 20 May · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe town slows the moment autumn arrives and most of the hotels and restaurants close until the following summer. The lake itself does not freeze, so what is left is a long empty shoreline and very little open. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 33 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Cholpon-Ata — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Cholpon-Ata?
Cholpon-Ata in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Cholpon-Ata?
- December in Cholpon-Ata: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Cholpon-Ata on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Cholpon-Ata in December?
- In December, Cholpon-Ata averages a daily high of 3.5°C and a low of 1.5°C, with about 44.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cholpon-Ata in December?
- Cholpon-Ata has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in December.
- Does it snow in Cholpon-Ata in December?
- Cholpon-Ata sees roughly 32.5 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Central Asia — December
Within 300 km: Almaty's Ski season above the city around 1 Dec – 10 Apr.