Kazakhstan weather in February
What is the weather like in Kazakhstan in February?
The weather conditions in Kazakhstan in February are generally poor. It is a winter month.
During February in Kazakhstan, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Petropavlovsk with -10°C (14°F) to low in Aktau with 4°C (39°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (24°F) in Aktau and -20°C (-3°F) in Petropavlovsk. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation in February varies from low in Kazaly with an average of 9.4mm (0.4 inches) of snow/rainfall to moderate in Shymkent with 60mm (2.4 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 121 hours of sunshine in Almaty during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Kazakhstan, check out the map below.
Where to go in Kazakhstan in February





Popular destinations in Kazakhstan
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Kazakhstan?
Average weather in Almaty
In February Almaty generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (24°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (6°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Nur-Sultan
In February Nur-Sultan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C (17°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C (-1°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Karaganda
In February Karaganda generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C (17°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C (-1°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Atyraū
In February Atyraū generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Aktobe
In February Aktobe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C (18°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C (1°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to go to Kazakhstan?
In our opinion February is not the best time to visit Kazakhstan with commonly poor weather in Almaty.
On average the best time to visit Kazakhstan is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Almaty.
The worst months are January, February, March, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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