Climate Insights for Zhanaozen

The climate in Zhanaozen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 156mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 26mm of rainfall. Zhanaozen 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Zhanaozen has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°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 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Zhanaozen is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 156mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 26mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3mm. That's 24mm 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 16cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Zhanaozen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 19km/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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Zhanaozen, which began on June 21, 2026. Zhanaozen 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Zhanaozen is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zhanaozen 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.