January · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Shymbulak in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shymbulak in January
Average temperature -11°C, 21 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -11°C
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Shymbulak scores 6.8/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around -11°C, 21 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Premier alpine ski resort in the Tian Shan mountains near Almaty.
January in Shymbulak — middling scores, decent value
January sits at -11°C (12°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
Only 21 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight.
That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Shymbulak — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shymbulak in January?
- In January, Shymbulak averages -11°C, 21 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Shymbulak?
- January earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shymbulak in January?
- Expect about 21 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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