Climate Insights for Shymkent

Al-Farabi District, Kazakhstan

Hottest
July
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
December
-4°C low25°F low
Wettest
March
102 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shymkent is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 576 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 102 mm of rainfall. Shymkent 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 83cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Shymkent is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 22.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Shymkent 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 25°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 33in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -4°FebMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -2°MarMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 4°AprMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°MayMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 14°JunMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 17°JulMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 20°AugMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 18°SepMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 13°OctMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 6°NovMax: 12°Average: 5°Min: 0°DecMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 33°FMin: 26°FFebMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 29°FMarMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 95°FAverage: 83°FMin: 68°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 53°FAverage: 42°FMin: 32°FDecMax: 42°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°F
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Shymkent has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Shymkent has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 25°F and the daily average is 33°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 24mmFebPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 21mmMarPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 7mmDecPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 8inMarPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 8in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Shymkent is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 576 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5 mm. That's 98 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 83cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.Shymkent is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4 in of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 3.9 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 33in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Shymkent is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Shymkent is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan0°33°F
Feb3°38°F
Mar9°49°F
Apr15°60°F
May21°69°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug26°78°F
Sep20°69°F
Oct13°55°F
Nov5°42°F
Dec1°33°F

The best time to visit Shymkent is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 47 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Shymkent is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 25°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shymkent 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 Shymkent 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
-4 °C26 °F
5 °C41 °F
7 km/h5 mph
72 mm2.8 in
24 cm9 in
Feb
-2 °C29 °F
8 °C47 °F
8 km/h5 mph
67 mm2.6 in
21 cm8 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
15 °C58 °F
9 km/h5 mph
102 mm4 in
7 cm3 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
82 mm3.2 in
2 cm1 in
May
14 °C56 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C68 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
19 °C67 °F
8 km/h5 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
0 °C32 °F
12 °C53 °F
8 km/h5 mph
58 mm2.3 in
7 cm3 in
Dec
-4 °C25 °F
5 °C42 °F
7 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.6 in
22 cm8 in