Climate Insights for Aktau

4 шағын аудан, Ақтау қалалық әкімдігі, Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan

Hottest
July
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
March
25 mm rain1 in rain
Best to Visit
May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Aktau is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 174 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 25 mm of rainfall. Aktau is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Aktau is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 6.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1 in of rainfall. Aktau is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -2°FebMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°MarMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°AprMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 9°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 15°JunMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 20°JulMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°AugMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 22°SepMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°OctMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 9°NovMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 3°DecMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 39°FAverage: 34°FMin: 29°FFebMax: 42°FAverage: 36°FMin: 29°FMarMax: 51°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 51°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 40°FAverage: 35°FMin: 30°F
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Temperatures in Aktau vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Aktau vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 4mm
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Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
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Aktau is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 174 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 25 mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 21 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Aktau is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1 in of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 0.8 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 7in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Aktau is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Aktau is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan1°34°F
Feb2°36°F
Mar7°44°F
Apr14°57°F
May20°68°F
Jun26°79°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct14°57°F
Nov7°44°F
Dec1°35°F

The best time to visit Aktau is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 17 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Aktau is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 29°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aktau based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aktau based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C29 °F
4 °C39 °F
20 km/h12 mph
14 mm0.6 in
6 cm2 in
Feb
-2 °C29 °F
6 °C42 °F
18 km/h11 mph
14 mm0.6 in
7 cm3 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
11 °C51 °F
19 km/h12 mph
25 mm1 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
18 °C65 °F
18 km/h11 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
17 km/h11 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C69 °F
31 °C87 °F
16 km/h10 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
16 km/h10 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
33 °C91 °F
16 km/h10 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
17 km/h10 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
18 °C65 °F
18 km/h11 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
10 °C51 °F
19 km/h12 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
-1 °C30 °F
4 °C40 °F
19 km/h12 mph
18 mm0.7 in
4 cm1 in