Climate Insights for Atyrau

Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan

Hottest
July
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low19°F low
Wettest
May
24 mm rain0.9 in rain
Best to Visit
May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Atyrau is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 193 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 24 mm of rainfall. Atyrau 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 -7°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Atyrau is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 7.6 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 0.9 in of rainfall. Atyrau 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 19°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -7°FebMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -6°MarMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 0°AprMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 15°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 20°JulMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 21°SepMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 7°NovMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 0°DecMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°FFebMax: 31°FAverage: 26°FMin: 20°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 38°FMin: 32°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 42°FAverage: 37°FMin: 32°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 27°FMin: 22°F
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Atyrau has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to 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 -7°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Atyrau has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to 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 19°F and the daily average is 24°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 18°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 12mmFebPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 3in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Atyrau is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 193 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 24 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 6 mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 40cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.Atyrau is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 16in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 19km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Atyrau is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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, 20km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Atyrau is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 13mph, 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 3mph 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, 12mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-5°24°F
Feb-3°26°F
Mar4°38°F
Apr13°56°F
May20°68°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug27°80°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct11°51°F
Nov3°37°F
Dec-3°27°F

The best time to visit Atyrau 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 18 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 -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Atyrau is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°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 19°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 Atyrau 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 Atyrau 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
-7 °C19 °F
-2 °C28 °F
20 km/h12 mph
15 mm0.6 in
12 cm5 in
Feb
-6 °C20 °F
0 °C31 °F
18 km/h11 mph
20 mm0.8 in
14 cm5 in
Mar
0 °C32 °F
7 °C44 °F
20 km/h12 mph
20 mm0.8 in
4 cm1 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
17 °C63 °F
20 km/h13 mph
23 mm0.9 in
1 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
19 km/h12 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C68 °F
30 °C86 °F
17 km/h11 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
17 km/h10 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
31 °C89 °F
16 km/h10 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
23 °C74 °F
18 km/h11 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
14 °C58 °F
19 km/h12 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
0 °C32 °F
5 °C42 °F
19 km/h12 mph
15 mm0.6 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
-5 °C22 °F
-1 °C30 °F
20 km/h12 mph
14 mm0.6 in
8 cm3 in