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Karaganda in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Kazakhstan: Cooler, first snow up high; good city month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 0°C (32°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Kazakhstan overall
Prices
Low
Kazakhstan overall

Verdict

GoodKazakhstan month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Kazakhstan: Cooler, first snow up high; good city month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • KaragandaHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 6 days
  • Northern steppe and Astana, Kazakhstan · Astana, Burabay, Karagandacool

    One of the coldest capitals: −30 °C (−22 °F) cold snaps and blizzards in winter, short warm summers.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Kazakhstan overall
Low
Prices · Kazakhstan overall
Low

Kazakhstan overall: Cooler, first snow up high; good city month.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 15 °C (59 °F)

    May: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 0 °C (32 °F)

    May: 5 °C (41 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 6 (better)

    May: 8

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Kazakhstan: Cooler, first snow up high; good city month.

May: Inside Karaganda's best window: May–Sep.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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