Shymkent Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Shymkent can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Shymkent has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 701 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Shymkent can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 106 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 9.3 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shymkent Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
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.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Shymkent in Kazakhstan
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 106 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
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