When to go · Chimbulak

Chimbulak in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across Kazakhstan: Apricot blossom and tulips on the steppe; mountain roads still snowy.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Kazakhstan overall
Prices: Low; Kazakhstan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodKazakhstan month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across Kazakhstan: Apricot blossom and tulips on the steppe; mountain roads still snowy.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

ChimbulakHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Kazakhstan overall: Low
Prices · Kazakhstan overall: Low

Kazakhstan overall: Apricot blossom and tulips on the steppe; mountain roads still snowy.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Apr: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across Kazakhstan: Apricot blossom and tulips on the steppe; mountain roads still snowy.

January: Inside Chimbulak's best window: Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking.

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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