Climate Insights for Zhitikara

The climate in Zhitikara is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 339mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 40mm of rainfall. Zhitikara 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 84cm accumulating over the season.

Zhitikara 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 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Zhitikara is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 339mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 40mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 22mm. 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 84cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.

Zhitikara 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 December, with average winds dropping to 18km/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.

It is currently spring in Zhitikara, which began on March 20, 2026. Zhitikara 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 Zhitikara is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -18°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zhitikara 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.