Monthly climate guide
Karakol weather in December
Expect freezing weather in Karakol in December: afternoons reach about -2°C (28°F), while nights drop to around -12°C (11°F). Around 16 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than November and 2°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -12°C, and frost is common.
- Karakol is usually about 9°C cooler than Bishkek, 310 km away, in December.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 52% less rain than Karakol's average.
- December is among Karakol's three coolest months.
Avg high
-2°C
28°F
Avg low
-12°C
11°F
Rainfall
16 mm
very dry
Humidity
61%
relative
Sky
76%
cloud · often cloudy
Karakol weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C / 25°F | -13°C / 8°F | 11 mm | 62% | 77% |
| February | -1°C / 30°F | -11°C / 13°F | 18 mm | 63% | 81% |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | -3°C / 27°F | 21 mm | 56% | 81% |
| April | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 36°F | 53 mm | 55% | 79% |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 42°F | 59 mm | 55% | 73% |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 9°C / 48°F | 56 mm | 55% | 75% |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 53°F | 41 mm | 50% | 67% |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 44 mm | 49% | 64% |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 30 mm | 49% | 62% |
| October | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 34°F | 24 mm | 54% | 71% |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | -5°C / 22°F | 23 mm | 61% | 77% |
| December | -2°C / 28°F | -12°C / 11°F | 16 mm | 61% | 76% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is December a good time to visit Karakol?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Karakol →Other Kyrgyzstan cities in December
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Karakol in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Karakol?
December is cool in Karakol, with highs around -2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Karakol in December?
Average highs are about -2°C (28°F) and average lows about -12°C (11°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Karakol in December?
Karakol typically gets around 16 mm of rain in December — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Karakol (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.