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Bishkek in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bishkek in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bishkek, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Bishkek in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
🌨️
Snowy
If you plan to visit Bishkek in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +3°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 11 snowy days in the month and around 34 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-28°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
15 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bishkek has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Bishkek in December

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

Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of -26°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +4°C.

Is Bishkek warm or cold in December?

Bishkek is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +3°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -1°C to -6°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Bishkek, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bishkek in December

Bishkek weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+9°C+3°C+2°C
Min. temperature
-21°C-28°C-27°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+19°C+16°C
Rainfall
42 mm15 mm5 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
65%64%62%
Air pressure
1023 HPa1024 HPa1023 HPa
Sunny days
776
Cloudy days
91012
Rainy days
731
Snowy days
71113

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +3°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 42 mm to 15 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 65% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bishkek in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bishkek is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Bishkek based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 18 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. Bishkek 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:
Bishkek wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 166 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Bishkek based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 38 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Bishkek.

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

How was the weather last December in Bishkek?

This is the weather in Bishkek in December 2023:
1 December
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+8°C
2 December
☁️
+12°C
3 December
☁️
+15°C
4 December
☀️
+11°C
5 December
☀️
+16°C
6 December
☁️
+15°C
7 December
☁️
+2°C
8 December
☁️
+1°C
9 December
☁️
-4°C
10 December
☁️
-4°C
11 December
🌨️
-4°C
12 December
🌨️
-13°C
13 December
☀️
-13°C
14 December
☀️
-6°C
15 December
☁️
+3°C
16 December
☁️
+2°C
17 December
☁️
+2°C
18 December
☁️
+5°C
19 December
☁️
+4°C
20 December
☁️
+2°C
21 December
☀️
+9°C
22 December
☀️
+9°C
23 December
☁️
+13°C
24 December
☁️
+11°C
25 December
☀️
+16°C
26 December
🌧️
+7°C
27 December
🌧️
+6°C
28 December
☁️
+12°C
29 December
🌨️
+7°C
30 December
☁️
-1°C
31 December
☁️
+4°C
In December 2023 Bishkek had 7 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -13°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Bishkek climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bishkek in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+15°C) and the highest in 2023 (+18°C). The driest year was 2012 with only 651 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 1422 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bishkek in December:

Is December a good time to visit Bishkek?

It’s always a good time to visit Bishkek, 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 Bishkek in December?

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

Is Bishkek rainy in December?

Bishkek is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Bishkek in December?

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

Monthly weather in Bishkek

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bishkek, 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.