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Weather in January in Kazakhstan

Are you planning a trip a to Kazakhstan in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Kazakhstan in January?

Kazakhstan has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Balchasj at -12°C to cold in Aktau at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Aktau and -20°C in Balchasj. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kazakhstan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Ekibastuz with an average of 14 mm to moderate snowfall in Shymkent with 77 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Almaty usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Almaty enjoys a balanced 117 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Kazakhstan climate page.

Where to go in Kazakhstan in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kazakhstan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Kazakhstan, check out our Kazakhstan's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Kazakhstan?

Almaty

In January Almaty generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Almaty
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
1°C 
2,358 hours 
869 mm 
118 days 
poor 
January January
-3°C 
-13°C 
117 hours 
30 mm 
9 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-1°C 
-10°C 
121 hours 
45 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Almaty

Nur-Sultan

In January Nur-Sultan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nur-Sultan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
-1°C 
2,526 hours 
406 mm 
128 days 
poor 
January January
-10°C 
-19°C 
103 hours 
22 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-8°C 
-18°C 
147 hours 
24 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Nur-Sultan

Karaganda

In January Karaganda generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Karaganda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
-1°C 
2,546 hours 
421 mm 
131 days 
poor 
January January
-9°C 
-18°C 
107 hours 
25 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-8°C 
-17°C 
145 hours 
27 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Karaganda

Atyraū

In January Atyraū generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Atyraū
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
2,617 hours 
218 mm 
68 days 
poor 
January January
-2°C 
-9°C 
100 hours 
21 mm 
8 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-1°C 
-9°C 
140 hours 
18 mm 
6 days 
poor 
Climate in Atyraū

Aktobe

In January Aktobe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Aktobe
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
1°C 
2,418 hours 
416 mm 
125 days 
poor 
January January
-8°C 
-16°C 
89 hours 
36 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-7°C 
-16°C 
135 hours 
33 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Aktobe

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kazakhstan.

Is January the best time to visit Kazakhstan?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Kazakhstan with often poor weather in Almaty.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Almaty. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kazakhstan.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Kazakhstan? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Kazakhstan.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.