Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Kazakhstan in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 26 cities listed in Kazakhstan range from -12.2°C in Petropavl to 3.9°C in Shymkent. Monthly precipitation ranges from 8.3 mm in Ekibastuz to 69 mm in Shymkent.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in Kazakhstan
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Precipitation mm | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty | -1.8°C-8.7°C | -8.7°C | 27 | 6.5 |
| Astana | -10.8°C-17.9°C | -17.9°C | 14 | 4.7 |
| Shymkent | 3.9°C-6.0°C | -6.0°C | 69 | 10.7 |
| Aktobe | -8.9°C-14.9°C | -14.9°C | 26 | 7.1 |
| Karagandy | -10.7°C-17.5°C | -17.5°C | 18 | 5.5 |
| Taraz | 2.0°C-8.0°C | -8.0°C | 32 | 7.7 |
| Kyzylorda | -2.3°C-9.4°C | -9.4°C | 14 | 3.9 |
| Oral | -7.0°C-12.6°C | -12.6°C | 30 | 7.8 |
| Pavlodar | -12.1°C-19.2°C | -19.2°C | 11 | 3.8 |
| Ust-Kamenogorsk | -9.2°C-18.3°C | -18.3°C | 32 | 8.1 |
| Semey | -10.9°C-19.5°C | -19.5°C | 16 | 5.0 |
| Atyrau | -2.8°C-8.1°C | -8.1°C | 15 | 4.9 |
| Turkistan | 2.2°C-6.2°C | -6.2°C | 35 | 8.0 |
| Kostanay | -10.9°C-17.3°C | -17.3°C | 17 | 5.2 |
| Petropavl | -12.2°C-18.3°C | -18.3°C | 15 | 5.1 |
| Temirtau | -11.2°C-17.9°C | -17.9°C | 17 | 5.0 |
| Kokshetau | -10.8°C-17.4°C | -17.4°C | 12 | 4.2 |
| Aktau | 3.2°C-1.7°C | -1.7°C | 14 | 4.0 |
| Rudnyy | -10.7°C-17.3°C | -17.3°C | 17 | 5.4 |
| Ekibastuz | -10.8°C-18.2°C | -18.2°C | 8.3 | 3.1 |
| Taldykorgan | -2.5°C-13.1°C | -13.1°C | 27 | 6.7 |
| Zhezqazghan | -8.7°C-15.9°C | -15.9°C | 14 | 4.6 |
| Zhanaozen | 1.4°C-5.1°C | -5.1°C | 11 | 3.4 |
| Balqash | -8.9°C-14.0°C | -14.0°C | 10 | 3.8 |
| Sarqant | -2.2°C-11.4°C | -11.4°C | 28 | 6.4 |
| Baikonur | -3.8°C-10.9°C | -10.9°C | 9.5 | 3.0 |
A wet day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.