Climate Insights for Balqash

The climate in Balqash is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 161mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 20mm of rainfall. Balqash is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Balqash has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Balqash is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 161mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 20mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 3mm. 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 41cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

Balqash is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 summer in Balqash, which began on June 21, 2026. Balqash 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Balqash is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 11mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balqash 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.