Be amazed by the Altai mountains
The Atlai mountains are a sparsely populated area that most tourists have not yet discovered. Definitely bucket list material for the adventurous travelers among us.
Kazakhstan Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Kazakhstan over the year. What is the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Kazakhstan over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Kazakhstan in January
In January the weather in Kazakhstan is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Balchasj with -12°C (10°F) to low in Aktau with 5°C (41°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Kazakhstan. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Kazakhstan in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kazakhstan in February
In February the weather in Kazakhstan is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Shchūchīnsk with -10°C (14°F) to low in Shymkent with 7°C (45°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Kazakhstan in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kazakhstan in March
In March the weather in Kazakhstan ranges from less favorable in Almaty to good in Shymkent. The temperatures range from very low in Shchūchīnsk with -2°C (28°F) to moderate in Shymkent with 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kazakhstan in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kazakhstan in May
In May the weather in Kazakhstan ranges from mixed in Baganashyl to excellent in Nur-Sultan. The temperatures range from moderate in Besqaynar with 15°C (59°F) to high in Kyzylorda with 28°C (82°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kazakhstan in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kazakhstan in June
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kazakhstan in July
In July the weather in Kazakhstan ranges from good in Kapchagay to excellent in Almaty. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Besqaynar with 22°C (72°F) to extremely high in Kyzylorda with 35°C (95°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Kazakhstan.
Find more detailed climate information for Kazakhstan in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kazakhstan in August
In August the weather in Kazakhstan ranges from very good in Kyzylorda to excellent in Almaty. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Besqaynar with 21°C (70°F) to very high in Kyzylorda with 34°C (93°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kazakhstan in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kazakhstan in October
In October the weather in Kazakhstan ranges from less favorable in Besqaynar to excellent in Shymkent. The temperatures range from low in Petropavlovsk with 9°C (48°F) to pleasant in Shymkent with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kazakhstan in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kazakhstan in November
In November the weather in Kazakhstan ranges from less favorable in Almaty to mixed in Atyraū. The temperatures range from very low in Shchūchīnsk with -2°C (28°F) to moderate in Shymkent with 12°C (54°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kazakhstan in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kazakhstan in December
In December the weather in Kazakhstan is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Shchūchīnsk with -9°C (16°F) to low in Aktau with 6°C (43°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Kazakhstan in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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