- Sunshine hrs/yr
- 3,400
- Climate Type
- Humid continental with cold winters and hot summers
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-atlas.com, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- May-September is peak tourism season with warm temperatures (18-30°C (64–86°F)) and good conditions for outdoor exploration; bring layers even in summer as evenings cool significantly
- Winter (December-February) brings harsh conditions with temperatures dropping below -5°C (23°F) and heavy snowfall impacting transport; dress in heavy winter gear with windproof/waterproof items and warm footwear
- Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-October) have unpredictable weather with rapid temperature changes and occasional storms; pack both warm and light layers plus an umbrella or raincoat
- Strong winds are common, especially in spring and winter months, sometimes reaching 40 km/h; be prepared for wind when visiting during these seasons
- The city sits at 800m elevation near mountains, which moderates summer heat compared to other southern Kazakhstan cities but increases annual precipitation to nearly 900mm, making it greener than much of the country
- Despite spring being the wettest season, rainfall amounts remain moderate (mostly light showers, not heavy downpours) and summer is genuinely dry and sunny, making extended outdoor activities feasible May-September
Best Months
May
- Reason
- warming up, abundant rainfall supports vegetation, average high 22°C (72°F)
June
- Reason
- start of summer, pleasant temperatures around 26°C (79°F), long daylight
July
- Reason
- warmest, peak tourism season, average high 24.6°C (76°F), mostly dry
August
- Reason
- warm and sunny, good outdoor conditions, average high 23°C (73°F)
September
- Reason
- autumn warmth lingering, pleasant 24°C (75°F) average, reduced rainfall
Worst Months
December
- Reason
- very cold around -5°C (23°F), significant snowfall of 30cm, shortest daylight 8.8 hours
January
- Reason
- coldest month at -8.4°C (17°F) lows, peak snowfall 11 days, harsh winter
February
- Reason
- cold continues with -6°C (21°F) average, 13 snowfall days (most of year), extreme cold possible
Snowfall
- Peak Month
- February
- Seasonal Pattern
- December-February peak, some snow possible March and October-November
- Peak Snowfall Days
- 13
- December Snowfall Cm
- 30
- Total Annual Snowfall Days
- 53.4
Off Season
- Month
- January
- Rainfall Mm
- 32
- Snowfall Days
- 11
- Average Low Celsius
- -8.4
- Average High Celsius
- -3.8
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 17
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 25
Peak Season
- Month
- July
- Rainfall Mm
- 42.9
- Snowfall Days
- 0
- Average Low Celsius
- 18.6
- Average High Celsius
- 24.6
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 65
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 76
Climate Type
Humid continental with cold winters and hot summers
Driest Season
- Months
- July-August
- Season
- Summer
- Characteristics
- July extremely dry at 38mm, August slightly wetter at 72mm, mostly clear sunny days
Sunshine Hours
- Annual Total
- 3399.78
- Lowest Month
- December with 3.4 hours daily
- Highest Month
- June with 12.5 hours daily
Wettest Season
- Months
- March-May
- Season
- Spring
- Characteristics
- April is wettest month with 107mm, total spring rainfall driving green vegetation growth, snow possible in April-May
Annual Precipitation Mm
891
Extreme Temperature Records
- Coldest Record Month
- February 1951
- Hottest Record Month
- July 1983
- Coldest Record Celsius
- -36.1
- Hottest Record Celsius
- 43.5
- Coldest Record Fahrenheit
- -33
- Hottest Record Fahrenheit
- 110
Annual Average Temperature Celsius
6.5
Annual Average Temperature Fahrenheit
44
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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