Shymkent weather in January (Kazakhstan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Shymkent this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Shymkent includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 5°C. At night, it falls to around -5°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Shymkent in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shymkent. May, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shymkent climate page with graphs.

 

Shymkent, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 75%  

Where to go in Kazakhstan in January

Find out more about the weather in Kazakhstan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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