Climate Insights for Arkalyk

The climate in Arkalyk is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 348mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 42mm of rainfall. Arkalyk 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 -18°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 101cm accumulating over the season.

Arkalyk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Arkalyk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 348mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 42mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18mm. That's 24mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 101cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.

Arkalyk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Arkalyk, which began on March 20, 2026. Arkalyk is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Arkalyk is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -18°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arkalyk 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.