The best time to visit Kazakhstan
The best time to visit Kazakhstan for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 84/100 with daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F. May is a quieter shoulder-season alternative with still-reliable sun.
Kazakhstan by month, averaged across 7 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | -5° / 23°F | 26 mm | Poor |
| February | 0 | -2° / 28°F | 27 mm | Poor |
| March | 10 | 5° / 41°F | 36 mm | Poor |
| April | 50 | 15° / 59°F | 39 mm | Good |
| May | 85 | 23° / 73°F | 36 mm | Excellent |
| June | 86 | 29° / 84°F | 28 mm | Excellent |
| July | 79 | 31° / 88°F | 27 mm | Excellent |
| August | 85 | 30° / 86°F | 17 mm | Excellent |
| September | 87 | 23° / 73°F | 17 mm | Excellent |
| October | 39 | 13° / 55°F | 31 mm | Mixed |
| November | 2 | 4° / 39°F | 36 mm | Poor |
| December | 0 | -3° / 27°F | 31 mm | Poor |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Kazakhstan's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 84/100, ~28°C / 82°F days). Shoulder season: May — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~31°C / 88°F. Rain stays light most of the year (~351 mm total).
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Shymkent (2,716 h/yr), Astana (2,507 h/yr), Atyrau (2,409 h/yr). See every Kazakhstan destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.