Astana · WinterMonth summary
Astana weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-14°C – -7°C
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Astana in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Astana in December: 30% rain, 2.4h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Astana in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Winter in Astana is cool (-7°C during the day). Days are short (2.4h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -16°C | -9°C | 23% | 0.8 | 3.9h | 4.0/10 |
| ❄️ February | -15°C | -7°C | 21% | 0.7 | 6.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌨️ March | -9°C | 0°C | 22% | 0.8 | 8.1h | 4.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 1°C | 14°C | 22% | 1.0 | 12.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 8°C | 21°C | 21% | 1.0 | 13.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 32% | 1.8 | 14.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 34% | 1.7 | 14.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 25°C | 26% | 1.2 | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 8°C | 17°C | 22% | 1.1 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ October | 0°C | 9°C | 24% | 1.0 | 7.6h | 4.7/10 |
| ❄️ November | -7°C | -1°C | 32% | 1.4 | 3.5h | 2.5/10 |
| ❄️ December | -14°C | -7°C | 30% | 0.9 | 2.4h | 2.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Astana averages -7°C, 30% rainy days and 2.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +33°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +11.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Astana in December
Is December a good time to visit Astana?
December is not recommended for Astana (score 2.2/10). With 30% rainy days and 2.4h of sunshine, consider July (8.4/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Astana in December?
It's cool with -7°C daytime and -14°C at night. 2.4h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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