Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kazakhstan in April.

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Planning a journey to Kazakhstan this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kazakhstan in April

Kazakhstan has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Besqaynar at 10°C (50°F) and pleasant in Kyzylorda at 21°C (70°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Kyzylorda and 0°C (32°F) in Besqaynar.

For specific regional insights in Kazakhstan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Balqash with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to high rainfall in Besqaynar with 150 mm (5.9 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Almaty enjoys approximately 194 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Kazakhstan in April

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kazakhstan

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Kazakhstan?

Temperature range in Kazakhstan (April)

Precipitation variation in Kazakhstan (April)

Almaty

In April Almaty generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
194 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Almaty →

Nur-Sultan

In April Nur-Sultan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
13°C (55°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
0°C (32°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
240 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Nur-Sultan →

Karaganda

In April Karaganda generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
232 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Karaganda →

Atyraū

In April Atyraū generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
17°C (63°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
245 hours
312 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Atyraū →

Aktobe

In April Aktobe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
14°C (57°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
236 hours
313 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Aktobe →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kazakhstan in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Almaty 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Nur-Sultan 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Petropavlovsk 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Atyraū 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Shymkent 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Aktau 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

Kazakhstan weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kazakhstan in April?

In April, Kazakhstan generally has poor weather conditions. Almaty sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Kazakhstan in April?

Daytime temperatures in Almaty peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in April, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Kazakhstan get a lot of rain in April?

Almaty typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 139 mm (5.5 in) on average across Kazakhstan.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Kazakhstan?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Kazakhstan due to the typically poor weather in Almaty.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Almaty. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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