Weather in October in Kazakhstan
Are you planning a trip a to Kazakhstan in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Kazakhstan in October?
In October, Kazakhstan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Petropavlovsk at 9°C to pleasant in Shymkent at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Shymkent and 0°C in Petropavlovsk.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kyzylorda with an average of 9.4 mm to moderate rainfall in Besqaynar with 81 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 182 hours of sunlight anticipated in Almaty. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kazakhstan in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kazakhstan climate page.
Where to go in Kazakhstan in October
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Kazakhstan?
Almaty
In October Almaty generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Nur-Sultan
In October Nur-Sultan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Karaganda
In October Karaganda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Atyraū
In October Atyraū generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Aktobe
In October Aktobe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Kazakhstan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Almaty.
On average, the best time to visit Kazakhstan is in June, July, August and September with generally 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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