Weather in March in Kazakhstan
Thinking about venturing to Kazakhstan this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kazakhstan in March?
Kazakhstan has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Shchūchīnsk at -2°C to mild in Shymkent at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Shymkent and -11°C in Shchūchīnsk.For specific regional insights in Kazakhstan, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Kyzylorda with an average of 19 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Shymkent with 96 mm.Average sunshine
The city Almaty usually sees around 149 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Kazakhstan's conditions throughout the year, check out our Kazakhstan climate page.
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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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in Kazakhstan?
Almaty
In March Almaty generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nur-Sultan
In March Nur-Sultan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karaganda
In March Karaganda generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Atyraū
In March Atyraū generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Aktobe
In March Aktobe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. 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 March the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Almaty, March may not be the ideal time to visit Kazakhstan.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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