Our verdict
The best time to visit Kazakhstan is April
In summer, temperatures can reach as high 36℃ (98℉) in the middle of the day in Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana) is around -14℃ (7℉). Temperatures can often differ in other locations in Kazakhstan, so be sure to continue reading if you plan on visiting elsewhere.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Kazakhstan when the days are longest, you should visit in July. The wet season in Kazakhstan usually falls during the months surrounding April each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
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Kazakhstan seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Kazakhstan is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Kazakhstan
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Almaty | April | ↑↓ | -4℃-12℃ | -3℃-12℃ | 4℃-5℃ | 10℃1℃ | 15℃5℃ | 19℃10℃ | 22℃12℃ | 21℃10℃ | 16℃7℃ | 10℃1℃ | 2℃-6℃ | -3℃-10℃ |
Nur-Sultan | April-May | ↑↓ | -12℃-18℃ | -10℃-18℃ | -2℃-10℃ | 11℃2℃ | 20℃9℃ | 25℃14℃ | 26℃15℃ | 25℃14℃ | 18℃9℃ | 9℃2℃ | -3℃-8℃ | -9℃-15℃ |
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Top FAQs
Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Kazakhstan: