Shymkent Weather in January
Kazakhstan · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high2°C (36°F)
Avg low-6°C (22°F)
Rainfall63 mm (2.5 in)
RatingPoor 3.1/10
Expect cold days in Shymkent in January: the average high is 2°C (36°F) and the average low is -6°C (22°F). January is winter in Kazakhstan. The month is moderately rainy, with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 9.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Shymkent?
January is not the best time to visit Shymkent (3.1/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in April to May and September to October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 2°C (36°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -6°C (22°F) |
| Daily mean | -2°C (28°F) |
| Rainfall | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 67% |
| Daylight | 9.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.2 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Shymkent in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Shymkent weather in other months
Jan2°C / -6°C63 mmPoorFeb5°C / -4°C65 mmPoorMar13°C / 2°C79 mmGoodApr20°C / 8°C57 mmExcellentMay27°C / 13°C41 mmExcellentJun34°C / 18°C15 mmGoodJul37°C / 21°C6 mmFairAug35°C / 20°C6 mmFairSep29°C / 14°C6 mmExcellentOct20°C / 7°C39 mmExcellentNov11°C / 1°C66 mmGoodDec4°C / -4°C58 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit ShymkentFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Tashkent5°C · 49 mm
- Bishkek6°C · 23 mm
- Dushanbe9°C · 36 mm
- Almaty4°C · 22 mm
- Kabul8°C · 49 mm
- Peshawar18°C · 47 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.