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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Shymkent.
Shymkent, Kazakhstan, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 34°C (93°F) in July, while winters cool to 5°C (41°F) in January.
Annual rain/snowfall is moderate at around 701 mm (28 in), with April being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from June to September, with very warm summers and cold winters.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shymkent - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Shymkent. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C (41°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in July to -5°C (23°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Generally, Shymkent has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 701 mm (28 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Shymkent can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 106 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 9.3 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shymkent Precipitation page.
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Shymkent.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 34%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Shymkent. In contrast, January, February, July and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Shymkent has a distinct dry season from June to September, with very warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 5°C (41°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -5°C (23°F) to 19°C (66°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 701 mm (28 in). April is the wettest month with 106 mm (4.2 in), while August is the driest with 9.3 mm (0.4 in).
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