Karaganda Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Karaganda. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -9°C (16°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) in July to around -18°C (0°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Karaganda maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 421 mm (17 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 58 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snowfall, with 25 mm (1 in) over 15 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Karaganda Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Karaganda. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Karaganda.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 79%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year