When is the best time to visit Kazakhstan?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Aktau: June & July; Almaty: July & August; Astana: June & May; Big Almaty Lake: June & July; Charyn Canyon: April & May; Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi: April & May.

Which month is best overall in Kazakhstan?

Averaged across our 9 destinations in Kazakhstan, the strongest months are June, August, September. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

How are the Kazakhstan travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Kazakhstan: Weather by Month

01 · Kazakhstan

About Kazakhstan

The largest landlocked country in the world, Kazakhstan is a vast mix of open steppe, high plateau and snow-capped Tian Shan ranges near Almaty. Charyn Canyon and the mountain lakes around Almaty draw hikers, the capital Astana shows bold modern architecture, and Turkestan and the old Silk Road towns carry deeper history. May to September is the most comfortable stretch for mountains and steppe; winter is severe in the north, while the south stays drier and slightly milder.

Did you know?

Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country and the ninth-largest country overall.
The Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world's first and largest space launch facility, sits on the Kazakh steppe and is leased to Russia.
The country spans two continents, and its Altai and Tian Shan ranges border China and Kyrgyzstan.

Weather

Kazakhstan: weather by month

Warmest month: July (23°C). Wettest: May (65 mm). Best overall score: June (10.0/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	-7°C	32 mm	0	4.0/10
February	-5°C	25 mm	4	4.5/10
March	2°C	58 mm	11	5.7/10
April	10°C	47 mm	23	8.6/10
May	14°C	65 mm	29	9.0/10
June	21°C	17 mm	30	10.0/10
July	23°C	25 mm	31	9.5/10
August	21°C	23 mm	28	10.0/10
September	15°C	18 mm	19	9.7/10
October	9°C	37 mm	7	7.4/10
November	2°C	49 mm	0	5.1/10
December	-6°C	26 mm	0	4.1/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: June leads the year at 10.0/10, with August and September close behind — January (4.0/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack: In June plan for about 21°C; the month brings 17 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Crowds build in August and rates follow; September usually pairs good conditions (9.7/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

Things to do in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Kazakhstan?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Aktau: June & July; Almaty: July & August; Astana: June & May; Big Almaty Lake: June & July; Charyn Canyon: April & May; Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi: April & May.
Which month is best overall in Kazakhstan?: Averaged across our 9 destinations in Kazakhstan, the strongest months are June, August, September. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Kazakhstan does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 9 destinations in Kazakhstan: Aktau, Almaty, Astana, Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon, Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Shymbulak, Shymkent, Turkistan.
How are the Kazakhstan travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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