Best Time to Visit Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Kazakhstan: May, June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Kazakhstan
Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Kazakhstan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | 2° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 18° | 2° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 31° | 16° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 38° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 69° | 48° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 60° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 62° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 75° | 57° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 46° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 49° | 32° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 35° | 24° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 21° | 10° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Kazakhstan is a country in Asia. Kazakhstan is a country in Asia with its capital at Astana. It has a population of about 20 million. The capital is Astana.
Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Kazakhstan with partly cloudy. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 52°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Kazakhstan is May, June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 2°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 4.1°F below the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Kazakhstan today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Kazakhstan right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:08 PM, Aug 21 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 76° / 55°
Overcast · 4% rain · wind 5 mph
🌦️ 72° / 58°
Drizzle · 61% rain · wind 12 mph
Quick facts about Kazakhstan
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Coordinates | 51°10′9.8″N 71°26′56.8″E (51.1694, 71.4491) |
| Capital | Astana |
| Population | 20.000.000 |
| Area | 1.052.089 sq mi |
| ISO code | KZ |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | KAZ |
| Currency | Kazakhstani tenge (KZT) |
| Languages | Kazakh, Russian |
| Calling code | +7 |
| Time zone | Asia/Almaty |
| Local time | 1:08 PM (UTC+05:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 51.1694, 71.4491. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Kazakhstan right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 40% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Kazakhstan, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kazakhstan in?
Kazakhstan observes Asia/Almaty (UTC+05:00). The local time is 1:08 PM.
How many people live in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan has a population of approximately 20 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 1:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
