Astana · WinterMonth summary
Astana weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°F – 19°F
🌧 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: December is a difficult time for Astana. July (8.4/10) is much more favourable.
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°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | 3°F | 16°F | 23% | 0.0in | 3.9h | 4.0/10 |
| ❄️ February | 5°F | 19°F | 21% | 0.0in | 6.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌨️ March | 16°F | 32°F | 22% | 0.0in | 8.1h | 4.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 34°F | 57°F | 22% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 46°F | 70°F | 21% | 0.0in | 13.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 32% | 0.1in | 14.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 79°F | 34% | 0.1in | 14.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 77°F | 26% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 46°F | 63°F | 22% | 0.0in | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ October | 32°F | 48°F | 24% | 0.0in | 7.6h | 4.7/10 |
| ❄️ November | 19°F | 30°F | 32% | 0.1in | 3.5h | 2.5/10 |
| ❄️ December | 7°F | 19°F | 30% | 0.0in | 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 19°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 19°F daytime and 7°F at night. 2.4h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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