Climate of Shymkent, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
Point-value climate at Shymkent (Turkistan, Kazakhstan). Population approximately 465,392.
Located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, Shymkent has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 465,392. Monthly average temperatures range from -0.8°C / 30.6°F in January to 27.2°C / 81°F in July, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (August) to 72 mm / 2.8 in (April) — about 477 mm / 18.8 in across the year. Shymkent is the capital of Turkistan. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Shymkent's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.8°C30.6°F | 53 mm2.1″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.3°C34.3°F | 53 mm2.1″ | Snowy |
| March | 7.9°C46.2°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| April | 14.4°C57.9°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 19.5°C67.1°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| June | 24.5°C76.1°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.2°C79.2°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 20.3°C68.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 12.8°C55°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
| November | 6.5°C43.7°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| December | 1.5°C34.7°F | 62 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shymkent?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August, September. Shymkent's warmest month is July at an average of 27.2°C / 81°F, and its driest month is August with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Shymkent?
Shymkent, in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -0.8°C / 30.6°F in January to 27.2°C / 81°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 477 mm / 18.8 in, with the wettest month being April (72 mm / 2.8 in) and the driest August (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Shymkent in July?
The average temperature in Shymkent in July is 27.2°C / 81°F, with rainfall of about 7 mm / 0.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Shymkent?
The driest month in Shymkent is August, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.2°C / 79.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Shymkent?
The wettest month in Shymkent is April, with approximately 72 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall.