When to go · Atyrau
Atyrau in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dusty), Dec–Feb (ice and wind).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- −2°C28°F / −9°C16°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Kazakhstan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Kazakhstan overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Atyrau
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dusty), Dec–Feb (ice and wind).
Weather in December
- AtyrauHighs around -2 °C, lows around -9 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 28 °F, lows around 16 °F, rain on about 8 days
- West and the Caspian, Kazakhstan · Aktau, Mangystau, Atyraucool
Desert: 40 °C+ summers, strong winds, freezing winter nights; Mangystau trips need a 4×4.Desert: 104 °F+ summers, strong winds, freezing winter nights; Mangystau trips need a 4×4.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kazakhstan overall
- Medium
- Prices · Kazakhstan overall
- Medium
Kazakhstan overall: Ski season opens; Independence Day holiday mid-month.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket