January · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Aktau in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Aktau in January
Average temperature 2°C, 7 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Aktau scores 3.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 7 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Aktau is a Caspian Sea port on Kazakhstan's Mangystau coast, a base for desert canyons and rocky beaches.
January in Aktau — the hardest end of the year
At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight.
That is 3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Aktau — 7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Aktau in January?
- In January, Aktau averages 2°C, 7 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Aktau?
- January earns a 3.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Aktau in January?
- Expect about 7 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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