Semey Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Semey is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July to a very cold -10°C (14°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in July to around -20°C (-4°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 349 mm (14 in), Semey maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Semey shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm (0.8 in) of snowfall over 10 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Semey 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, Semey serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.1 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 Semey.

The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 78%. In May, 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

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in August and higher in January, March, April, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)