Shymkent Weather & Climate: 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.

Temperature ranges by month

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 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

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