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Nur-Sultan in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Nur-Sultan in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Nur-Sultan in December 2024

OK Weather
Cold
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Cloudy
December could be a good time to visit Nur-Sultan, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +16°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in December. However, expect about 11 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 21 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Nur-Sultan;

Average weather

☀️
+16°F
Avg. max. temperature
-42°F
Min.
+41°F
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nur-Sultan has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Nur-Sultan in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nur-Sultan for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +21°F with a maximum of +39°F and a minimum of -26°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°F to +32°F.

Is Nur-Sultan warm or cold in December?

Nur-Sultan is typically cold in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°F to +16°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°F to +3°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

December is one of the coolest months in Nur-Sultan, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Nur-Sultan in December

Nur-Sultan weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+28°F+16°F+12°F
Min. temperature
-35°F-42°F-40°F
Max. temperature
+57°F+41°F+37°F
Rainfall
7 mm1 mm0 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
81%82%81%
Air pressure
1025 HPa1027 HPa1027 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
151718
Rainy days
200
Snowy days
10119

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +28°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +16°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 7 mm to 1 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 82%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Nur-Sultan in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 14 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Nur-Sultan is gradually decreasing during December, going from 7 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Nur-Sultan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 5 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Nur-Sultan is amazing in December with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nur-Sultan wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Nur-Sultan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 47 mm, with a 23% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Nur-Sultan.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Nur-Sultan?

This is the weather in Nur-Sultan in December 2023:
1 December
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+29°F
2 December
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+34°F
3 December
🌨️
+35°F
4 December
☀️
+33°F
5 December
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+38°F
6 December
☁️
+36°F
7 December
☀️
+1°F
8 December
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-11°F
9 December
☀️
-6°F
10 December
☀️
-6°F
11 December
☁️
-15°F
12 December
☀️
-15°F
13 December
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-7°F
14 December
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+4°F
15 December
☀️
+14°F
16 December
☀️
+17°F
17 December
☀️
+18°F
18 December
☁️
+25°F
19 December
🌨️
+26°F
20 December
🌨️
+23°F
21 December
🌫️
+33°F
22 December
☁️
+30°F
23 December
☀️
+29°F
24 December
☀️
+33°F
25 December
☁️
+39°F
26 December
☁️
+37°F
27 December
🌨️
+33°F
28 December
🌨️
+36°F
29 December
🌨️
+36°F
30 December
🌨️
+29°F
31 December
☁️
+33°F
In December 2023 Nur-Sultan had 14 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°F, with an absolute maximum of +39°F and a minimum of -15°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Nur-Sultan climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Nur-Sultan in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+43°F) and the highest in 2023 (+51°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 132 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 397 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nur-Sultan in December:

Is December a good time to visit Nur-Sultan?

It’s always a good time to visit Nur-Sultan, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nur-Sultan in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Nur-Sultan rainy in December?

Nur-Sultan is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Nur-Sultan in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nur-Sultan in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Kazakhstan

Check out the weather for other cities in Kazakhstan.

Monthly weather in Nur-Sultan

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nur-Sultan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.