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Qyzylorda in Kazakhstan sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between -2°C (28°F) in January and 35°C (95°F) in July, averaging 18°C (64°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Visitors to Qyzylorda can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 21°C (70°F) in July to -11°C (12°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Qyzylorda by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Kazakhstan. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Qyzylorda's average annual maximum temperature is 18°C (64°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Qyzylorda, January is the coolest month, with average highs of -2°C (28°F) and humidity around 78%, considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 35°C (95°F) with 34% humidity, conditions that feel low. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Qyzylorda's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Qyzylorda climate page.
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See the full Qyzylorda climate overview or explore weather in Kazakhstan.
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