Climate of Kazakhstan
If you plan on traveling to Kazakhstan, it's important to know that the climate is highly continental, which means it can be unpredictable and changeable. The summers are hot and arid, while the spring and autumn seasons can be erratic. The winters are cold and accompanied by blizzards and snowstorms.
For instance, Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, is known for having one of the coldest climates in the world, second only to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Despite being located in the same time zone as London, Astana experiences extremely low temperatures, and warm clothing is necessary even in the summer. During winter, it's essential to have a good down jacket, as temperatures can drop to -40°C (-40°F), with strong winds and blizzards bringing snow.
In comparison, Almaty, the most popular city for tourists, has a milder and sunnier climate. Summers are hot, while spring and fall seasons bring a lot of precipitation. Winters can be snowy, but it's generally 6-7 degrees warmer than in the capital. Wind is not a significant issue in Almaty, and temperatures in the foothills differ from those on the plains.
The desert regions of Kazakhstan have a variable climate, with temperatures reaching up to +50°C (122°F) in summer and dropping to zero at night. In the south, winters are milder, with temperatures close to zero, while summers are hot and dry, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 40°C (104°F). The central and northern regions have cooler summers, but temperatures can still reach up to +30°C (86°F) in July and August.
Given the diversity of the climate in Kazakhstan, we've provided a table of average temperatures in the largest settlements in the country, based on climate observations over the past 10-15 years. This data can help you estimate the temperature in nearby areas and settlements. It's also advisable to pack appropriate clothing depending on the season and the location you plan to visit.
Cities are ranked according to their average annual temperature, from highest to lowest. All data is in Celsius.
|
City |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Annual average |
|
1,4 |
2,2 |
6,3 |
14,2 |
22,1 |
26,5 |
29,3 |
28,1 |
23,7 |
16,2 |
9,2 |
3,3 |
15,2 |
|
|
0,1 |
1,1 |
8,8 |
14,5 |
20,3 |
24,7 |
26,6 |
26,1 |
20,8 |
13,6 |
6,5 |
1,5 |
13,7 |
|
|
−3,1 |
−1,6 |
4,4 |
11,9 |
17,5 |
23,1 |
25,4 |
23,8 |
17,8 |
10,5 |
4 |
−1,5 |
11,1 |
|
|
−6,8 |
−5 |
2,7 |
13,3 |
20,3 |
26,1 |
27,8 |
25,7 |
18,6 |
10,2 |
1,9 |
−4,7 |
10,8 |
|
Almaty |
-4,7 |
-3 |
-3,4 |
11,5 |
16,6 |
21,6 |
23,8 |
23 |
17,6 |
9,9 |
2,7 |
-2,8 |
10 |
|
−6,4 |
−6,3 |
0,8 |
11,2 |
18,4 |
24,5 |
26,8 |
24,8 |
18 |
9,7 |
1,3 |
−4,3 |
9,9 |
|
|
−9,6 |
−8,7 |
−0,6 |
11,4 |
19,4 |
24,8 |
27,2 |
24,4 |
17,9 |
8,2 |
0,3 |
−5,8 |
9,1 |
|
|
-9,6 |
-8,4 |
-0,1 |
9,8 |
16,3 |
20,8 |
23,3 |
21,7 |
16,2 |
8,4 |
0 |
-6 |
7,7 |
|
|
−10,4 |
−10,6 |
−4,1 |
7,9 |
15,7 |
21 |
22,9 |
20,9 |
14,4 |
6,3 |
−2 |
−8,2 |
6,2 |
|
|
Zhezkazgan |
−13 |
−12,3 |
−4,5 |
8,6 |
16,2 |
22,6 |
24,4 |
22,5 |
15,2 |
6,3 |
−2,8 |
−10,2 |
6,1 |
|
−12,3 |
−11,9 |
−5,4 |
7 |
14,9 |
20,9 |
22,7 |
20,7 |
14 |
5,7 |
−3,2 |
−9,7 |
5,3 |
|
|
−14,2 |
−13,3 |
−5,8 |
6,6 |
14,8 |
20,1 |
21,7 |
19,5 |
12,7 |
5,2 |
−4,3 |
−11,1 |
4,3 |
|
|
−12,9 |
−12,7 |
−6,2 |
5,6 |
13,3 |
18,9 |
20,4 |
18,6 |
12,2 |
4,4 |
−4,8 |
−11 |
3,8 |
|
Astana |
-14,2 |
-14,1 |
-7,1 |
5,2 |
13,9 |
19,5 |
20,8 |
18,8 |
12,3 |
4,6 |
-5,4 |
-12,1 |
3,5 |
|
−14,5 |
−14 |
−7,3 |
5,4 |
13,8 |
19,9 |
20,9 |
18,8 |
12,5 |
4,8 |
−5,5 |
−12,3 |
3,5 |
|
|
Kokshetau |
−14 |
−14,5 |
−7 |
5,5 |
13,8 |
19,5 |
20,5 |
18,5 |
12,5 |
4,8 |
−5,3 |
−11,5 |
3,5 |
|
−19,3 |
−16,6 |
−5,7 |
7,6 |
14 |
20 |
21,5 |
18,9 |
13 |
5,7 |
−3,3 |
−13,8 |
3,5 |
|
|
−16 |
−14 |
−8 |
6 |
12 |
18 |
20 |
16 |
11 |
4 |
−4 |
−10 |
2,9 |
|
|
−18,6 |
−14,9 |
−8 |
3,6 |
12,7 |
18,4 |
24,8 |
16,7 |
10,6 |
3,5 |
−8 |
−13,6 |
2,2 |