Kapchagay Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Kapchagay is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in July to a very cold 0°C (32°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 20°C (68°F) in July to around -10°C (14°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kapchagay has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 446 mm (18 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Kapchagay shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in April, the wettest month, with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 22 mm (0.9 in) of snowfall over 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Kapchagay Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kapchagay serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kapchagay.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 78%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year