Aktau weather in January (Kazakhstan)

Looking to travel to Aktau in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Aktau typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Aktau in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Aktau. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Aktau climate page with graphs.

 

Aktau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Where to go in Kazakhstan in January

Find out more about the weather in Kazakhstan in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Aktau in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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