Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Weather & Climate: Monthly Averages
Monthly climate averages for Kazakhstan, temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.
Kazakhstan
Climate overview of Kazakhstan
Winters in Kazakhstan are cool to sometimes very cold. In the southernmost part of Kazakhstan, temperatures in January are between -2°C (28°F) and -10°C (14°F). If you go further north, the average temperatures drop rapidly. Northern Kazakhstan and Eastern Kazakhstan are freezing in winter. With average temperatures between -15°C (5°F) and -20°C (-4°F). During the night the temperature can even drop to -30°C (-22°F) to as low as -40°C (-40°F).
Summer starts in Kazakhstan at the end of May or mid-June. Summers are warm with the hottest month being July (August in mountain regions). In summer the temperatures average is more than 30°C (86°F). However seasonal temperatures vary depending on which region. The best time to visit Kazakhstan is in spring (April to June) or in autumn (September to October) when temperatures are mild and pleasant.
Popular cities by month
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Almaty
Nur-Sultan
Petropavlovsk
Atyraū
Shymkent
Aktau
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Monthly rainfall (mm)
Monthly sunshine (hours)
Climate map
Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.
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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.
| Almaty | -3°C (27°F) – 25°C (77°F) | -13°C (9°F) – 13°C (55°F) | 869 mm (34 in) | 2,358 hours |
| Nur-Sultan | -10°C (14°F) – 27°C (81°F) | -19°C (-2°F) – 15°C (59°F) | 406 mm (16 in) | 2,526 hours |
| Petropavlovsk | -11°C (12°F) – 25°C (77°F) | -20°C (-4°F) – 14°C (57°F) | 502 mm (20 in) | — |
| Atyraū | -2°C (28°F) – 34°C (93°F) | -9°C (16°F) – 22°C (72°F) | 218 mm (8.6 in) | 2,617 hours |
| Shymkent | 5°C (41°F) – 34°C (93°F) | -5°C (23°F) – 19°C (66°F) | 701 mm (28 in) | — |
| Aktau | 5°C (41°F) – 32°C (90°F) | -1°C (30°F) – 24°C (75°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | — |
FAQ
What is the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
The warmest month in Kyzylorda is July, with daytime highs of 35°C (95°F). Balchasj is the sunniest destination, with 377 hours of sunshine in July. Kazakhstan has a distinct dry season from January to December. Explore Kazakhstan weather by month for a detailed breakdown.
What temperatures can I expect in Kazakhstan?
Kyzylorda is the warmest destination, reaching 35°C (95°F) in July with nights around 21°C (70°F). Kokpekty is the coolest, with January daytime highs of just -12°C (10°F) and nights dropping to -20°C (-4°F). Temperatures vary significantly between regions and seasons. See the city comparison for a full overview.
How much rain does Kazakhstan get?
Rainfall varies across Kazakhstan. Besqaynar is the wettest, receiving 1099 mm (43 in) per year, with May the wettest month at 155 mm (6.1 in). Kyzylorda is the driest at 148 mm (5.8 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.
How sunny is Kazakhstan?
Balchasj is the sunniest destination in Kazakhstan, enjoying 3,081 hours of sunshine per year, with July the brightest month at 377 hours. Overall, Kazakhstan enjoys abundant sunshine year-round. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.
What is the climate like across Kazakhstan?
Almaty has warm summers reaching 25°C (77°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to -3°C (27°F), with 2,358 hours of sunshine and 869 mm (34 in) of rain per year. Nur-Sultan has warm summers reaching 27°C (81°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to -10°C (14°F), with 2,526 hours of sunshine and 406 mm (16 in) of rain per year. Petropavlovsk has warm summers reaching 25°C (77°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to -11°C (12°F), with 0 hours of sunshine and 502 mm (20 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.
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