Uzbekistan Tashkent Weather in December — Climate Guide
December in Tashkent is moderate
December is moderate for Tashkent.
December is cold and grey — around 8°C/-1°C (46°F/30°F), with about 55mm of precipitation and occasional snow. The continental winter is firmly back, with short, often overcast days.
It's low season, so hotels are cheap and the sights are quiet. New Year is the big celebration here (a major secular holiday across the former Soviet world, bigger than Orthodox Christmas), with decorations, lights, and festivities around year-end.
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Tashkent December Weather Stats
Avg High
8°C
Avg Low
-1°C
Rainy Days
9
55mm total
Sunshine
3h
Daily avg
Humidity
77%
comfortable
UV Index
1
Low
Wind
9 km/h
Gusts 22
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
December Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
49 μg/m³
PM10
92 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
6°C
Nighttime
-4°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
9 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for December
December Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cheapest hotels and quiet sights
- Festive New Year atmosphere
- Indoor metro tour ideal in the cold
- Atmospheric winter bazaars
Cons
- Cold, near freezing at night
- Grey, overcast, snowy spells
- Shortest daylight of the year
- Less comfortable for day trips
December Events & Festivals
- Cold, quiet, low-season month
- New Year (a major secular holiday) celebrations
- Occasional snow over the city
- Short queues at all major sights
Tashkent in December — Full Picture
December is cold and grey — around 8°C/-1°C (46°F/30°F), with about 55mm of precipitation and occasional snow. The continental winter is firmly back, with short, often overcast days.
It's low season, so hotels are cheap and the sights are quiet. New Year is the big celebration here (a major secular holiday across the former Soviet world, bigger than Orthodox Christmas), with decorations, lights, and festivities around year-end.
The indoor metro art tour is the ideal cold-weather sightseeing, the covered bazaars are atmospheric, and the city's warming food is at its best. Daytime sightseeing is manageable in a warm coat.
Note: pack properly for the cold — a warm coat, gloves, and waterproof shoes for snow and slush — and confirm your accommodation has good heating. Daylight is short. A quiet, festive, good-value choice for travelers who don't mind winter.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold continental winter — around 8°C/-1°C (46°F/30°F). A warm winter coat, sweaters, gloves, hat, and scarf. Waterproof shoes for snow and slush; layers for cold, grey days.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
21°C
8.7°C
7.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
34.3°C
18.7°C
1.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
21°C
7.7°C
5/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current8°C
-1.3°C
9/mo
Tashkent Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7° | -2° | 9d·55mm | 3.5h | 76% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 9° | -1° | 9d·55mm | 4.5h | 73% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 15° | 4° | 9d·60mm | 5.5h | 67% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 21° | 9° | 8d·60mm | 7h | 62% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 27° | 13° | 6d·35mm | 9h | 55% | 8 | Busy | Peak |
| 33° | 18° | 2d·10mm | 11.5h | 42% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 36° | 20° | 1d·5mm | 12.5h | 38% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 34° | 18° | 1d·3mm | 12h | 38% | 10 | Moderate | Low season | |
| September (Best) | 29° | 13° | 2d·10mm | 10h | 45% | 7 | Busy | Shoulder |
| October (Best) | 21° | 7° | 5d·30mm | 7.5h | 58% | 4 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 13° | 3° | 8d·50mm | 4.5h | 70% | 2 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 8° | -1° | 9d·55mm | 3h | 77% | 1 | Quiet | Low season |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is December a good time to visit Tashkent?
Tashkent in December is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Tashkent in December?
Tashkent December averages a high of 8°C and a low of -1°C.
Does it rain much in Tashkent in December?
Tashkent December averages 55mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.
What should I wear in Tashkent in December?
Cold continental winter — around 8°C/-1°C (46°F/30°F). A warm winter coat, sweaters, gloves, hat, and scarf. Waterproof shoes for snow and slush; layers for cold, grey days.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Tashkent in December?
Tashkent December sunrise is 07:40 and sunset is 17:15, with 9h 35min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Tashkent in December?
Tashkent December air quality (AQI) averages 96, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 49μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Tashkent in December?
In December, Tashkent is great for Soviet metro art tour (indoors), Khast Imam & the Quran of Uthman, Chorsu Bazaar in winter.
Is December peak season in Tashkent?
Tashkent December crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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