Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kazakhstan in October.

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Planning a journey to Kazakhstan this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect 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 (48°F) to pleasant in Shymkent at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Shymkent and 0°C (32°F) in Petropavlovsk.

For specific regional insights in Kazakhstan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kyzylorda with an average of 9.4 mm (0.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Besqaynar with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Almaty gets around 182 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Kazakhstan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kazakhstan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Almaty)

January-3°C (27°F) February-1°C (30°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October13°C (55°F) November5°C (41°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kazakhstan in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kazakhstan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kazakhstan

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Kazakhstan?

Temperature range in Kazakhstan (October)

Precipitation variation in Kazakhstan (October)

Almaty

In October Almaty generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
182 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Almaty →

Nur-Sultan

In October Nur-Sultan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
11°C (52°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
140 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Nur-Sultan →

Karaganda

In October Karaganda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
11°C (52°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
141 hours
110 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Karaganda →

Atyraū

In October Atyraū generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
16°C (61°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
6°C (43°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
200 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Aktobe

In October Aktobe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
12°C (54°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
1°C (34°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
136 hours
80 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
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In our records: Kazakhstan October extremes

Notable October records observed across cities in Kazakhstan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest October day in Kazakhstan brought 300 mm (12 in) in Balchasj on October 5, 2016.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kazakhstan in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Almaty 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Nur-Sultan 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Petropavlovsk 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Atyraū 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Shymkent 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Aktau 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Kazakhstan weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kazakhstan in October?

In October, Kazakhstan generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Almaty sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Kazakhstan in October?

In Almaty, the average daytime high in October is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does Kazakhstan get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kazakhstan during October, with Almaty averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

Is October a Good 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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