Climate of Aktau, Mangystau, Kazakhstan
Point-value climate at Aktau (Mangystau, Kazakhstan). Population approximately 147,443.
Located in Mangystau, Kazakhstan, Aktau has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 147,443. Monthly average temperatures range from -1.3°C / 29.7°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 6 mm / 0.2 in (August) to 17 mm / 0.7 in (April) — about 131 mm / 5.2 in across the year. Aktau is the capital of Mangystau. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Aktau's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.3°C29.7°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| February | -1.3°C29.7°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| March | 3.8°C38.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| April | 12.2°C54°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| May | 18.7°C65.7°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.7°C74.7°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.7°C80.1°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 20.4°C68.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 12.1°C53.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| November | 5.6°C42.1°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| December | 0.9°C33.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Aktau?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September. Aktau's warmest month is July at an average of 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and its driest month is August with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Aktau?
Aktau, in Mangystau, Kazakhstan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -1.3°C / 29.7°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 131 mm / 5.2 in, with the wettest month being April (17 mm / 0.7 in) and the driest August (6 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Aktau in July?
The average temperature in Aktau in July is 26.7°C / 80.1°F, with rainfall of about 7 mm / 0.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Aktau?
The driest month in Aktau is August, with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Aktau?
The wettest month in Aktau is April, with approximately 17 mm / 0.7 in of average monthly rainfall.