Best Time to Visit Aktau, Mangystau, Kazakhstan
Aktau is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Aktau for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–September and December–February; the wetter half falls in March–May and October–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -1.3°C / 29.7°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in July, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in (August) to 17 mm / 0.7 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Aktau, Mangystau, Kazakhstan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Aktau's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Aktau?
The best time to visit Aktau for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and the driest is August with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Aktau's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Aktau?
The rainy season at Aktau, Mangystau runs through March–May and October–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 12 mm / 0.5 in. The wettest single month is April (17 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the driest month in Aktau?
The driest month in Aktau is August, averaging about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Aktau?
The least comfortable months for travel to Aktau — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 17 mm / 0.7 in in April, and the coldest month averages -1.3°C / 29.7°F.
Is Aktau climate different from Kazakhstan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Aktau figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Kazakhstan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Aktau specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.