Best Time to Visit Shymkent
Kazakhstan · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Shymkent, plan your trip for April to May and September to October. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 37°C (98°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around -6°C (22°F). Rain is heaviest in March, at about 79 mm (3.1 in), and lightest in September, at 6 mm (0.2 in). January is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the cold.
Shymkent weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C 36°F | -6°C 22°F | 63 mm | 11 | 79% | 3.3 | Poor 3.1 |
| February | 5°C 42°F | -4°C 25°F | 65 mm | 11 | 77% | 3.7 | Poor 4 |
| March | 13°C 56°F | 2°C 36°F | 79 mm | 11 | 73% | 5 | Good 6.6 |
| April | 20°C 68°F | 8°C 46°F | 57 mm | 9 | 67% | 6.7 | Excellent 9.8 |
| May | 27°C 80°F | 13°C 55°F | 41 mm | 7 | 54% | 7.8 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 34°C 93°F | 18°C 65°F | 15 mm | 4 | 34% | 9.8 | Good 6.5 |
| July | 37°C 98°F | 21°C 70°F | 6 mm | 2 | 24% | 10.9 | Fair 4.7 |
| August | 35°C 95°F | 20°C 68°F | 6 mm | 1 | 23% | 10.4 | Fair 5.8 |
| September | 29°C 84°F | 14°C 57°F | 6 mm | 2 | 27% | 9.3 | Excellent 9.6 |
| October | 20°C 67°F | 7°C 45°F | 39 mm | 6 | 45% | 6.8 | Excellent 9.8 |
| November | 11°C 51°F | 1°C 33°F | 66 mm | 8 | 64% | 4.9 | Good 6.6 |
| December | 4°C 39°F | -4°C 24°F | 58 mm | 10 | 75% | 3.6 | Poor 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shymkent?
The best time to visit Shymkent is April to May and September to October, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Shymkent?
July is the hottest month in Shymkent, with an average high of 37°C (98°F).
What is the coldest month in Shymkent?
January is the coldest month in Shymkent, with an average low of -6°C (22°F).
What is the rainiest month in Shymkent?
March is the wettest month, with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain. September is the driest, with 6 mm (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Shymkent?
Snow is possible in January, when daytime highs stay close to or below freezing.
Nearby destinations
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- Kabul866 km · best May and September to October
- Peshawar939 km · best November to January
- Astana996 km · best May to September
- Islamabad1001 km · best November to January
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