Weather in February in Kazakhstan
Are you planning a trip a to Kazakhstan in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Kazakhstan in February?
Kazakhstan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. February is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Shchūchīnsk at -10°C to cold in Shymkent at 7°C. At night it cools down to -3°C in Shymkent and -18°C in Shchūchīnsk. In many regions in Kazakhstan, February is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kazaly with an average of 14 mm to moderate snowfall in Shymkent with 96 mm.Average sunshine
The city Almaty usually sees around 121 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Kazakhstan for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kazakhstan climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Kazakhstan?
Almaty
In February Almaty generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nur-Sultan
In February Nur-Sultan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karaganda
In February Karaganda generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Atyraū
In February Atyraū generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Aktobe
In February Aktobe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kazakhstan.
Is February the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Almaty, February may not be the ideal time to visit Kazakhstan.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Almaty. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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