Climate Insights for Zharkent

The climate in Zharkent is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 264mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 35mm of rainfall. Zharkent 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 71cm accumulating over the season.

Zharkent has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Zharkent is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 264mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 35mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 12mm. That's 23mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 71cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.

Zharkent is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Zharkent, which began on June 21, 2026. Zharkent 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Zharkent is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zharkent 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.