The climate of Kazakhstan is sharply continental, all four seasons are expressed and every season has its advantages. Since the winters here are quite frosty, and the summers are hot, the autumn and spring months are considered the most favorable time for traveling.
Depending on the region, the weather in Kazakhstan can vary greatly.
Let’s take a quick look at all four seasons in Kazakhstan:
Spring and autumn
Spring and autumn are considered the best time to travel to Kazakhstan, since at this time there is no sultry heat and strong winds. There is little precipitation at this time, and the air temperature is about 15-20 degrees Celsius, which creates pleasant conditions for walking around sights and cities.
Summer
The hottest months are July and August, if in the northern part of the country the average air temperature is considered to be up to 30 degrees Celsius, then in the southern regions it can rise above 40.
Due to dry and hot winds, it is inconvenient to conduct excursions, but such weather allows residents and tourists to enjoy a beach holiday in places such as the Caspian Sea, Alakol Lakes, Kapshagai, Balkhash etc.
Winter
Winters in Kazakhstan are quite frosty and long.
If the northern part is characterized by a long frosty winter, and the southern part is warm, with the least amount of precipitation. The average temperature is -5, -19 degrees Celsius, but in severe frosts it can drop to -50 degrees.
Such fabulous weather gives winter sports fans the opportunity to go ice skating on the medeo, try the cable car in Kok Tobe and many other exciting activities.