When to go · Aktau

Aktau in February

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Still winter; good skiing, poor city air.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 4
Crowds: Medium; Kazakhstan overall
Prices: Medium; Kazakhstan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedKazakhstan month rating

Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Still winter; good skiing, poor city air.

February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AktauHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 4 days
West and the Caspian, Kazakhstan · Aktau, Mangystau, Atyraucool
Desert: 40 °C (104 °F)+ summers, strong winds, freezing winter nights; Mangystau trips need a 4×4.Desert: 104 °F (40 °C)+ summers, strong winds, freezing winter nights; Mangystau trips need a 4×4.

Kazakhstan overall: Still winter; good skiing, poor city air.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Aktau, side by side.

First month

Second month

February: Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Still winter; good skiing, poor city air.

May: Inside Aktau's best window: May–Oct.

Aktau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.