February · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Shymkent in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shymkent in February
Average temperature 2°C, 57 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.1/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Shymkent scores 5.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shymkent is southern Kazakhstan's biggest city, a lively base for Turkistan's shrines and the western Tian Shan.
February in Shymkent: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
February averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shymkent in February?
- In February, Shymkent averages 2°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Shymkent?
- February earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shymkent in February?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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