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Kazakhstan in August

Good month. As July; canyon days need early starts.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
High
Kazakhstan
Prices
High
Kazakhstan

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Kazakhstan

As July; canyon days need early starts.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

  • Almaty and the south-east mountains · Almaty, Medeu, Kolsai, Charynhot

    Continental with mountain weather: snow in the city Dec–Feb, smog on still winter days, hot dry summers in the valleys and cool nights at the lakes.

  • Northern steppe and Astana · Astana, Burabay, Karagandabest weather

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

  • South (Silk Road) · Shymkent, Turkistan, Tarazhot

    Early spring and long, very hot summers; mild winters compared with the north.

  • West and the Caspian · Aktau, Mangystau, Atyrauhot

    Desert: 40 °C (104 °F)+ summers, strong winds, freezing winter nights; Mangystau trips need a 4×4.

  • Almaty Province: Almaty and the foothills · Province centre and Tian Shan slopeshot

    Continental: hot, dry summers and cold winters. May–June and September–October are the walking months; July–August is hot in the city but fine higher up.

  • Almaty Province: Canyon and steppe east · Charyn, Kolsai, border countryhot

    Drier and windier than the city; summer afternoons are hot and exposed, spring and autumn are the comfortable windows.

  • Altai: Ust-Kamenogorsk · Irtysh valleyhot

    Continental: −20 °C (−4 °F) or lower in January, 30 °C (86 °F)+ in July; rain falls mostly in summer.

  • Altai: Mountain valleys · Altai foothillsbest weather

    Snow lingers into May at altitude; nights stay cold even in July.

  • Caspian Basin: Caspian lowlands (Atyrau, Aktau) · Sea shore and desert plainhot

    Continental and dry: hot summers, cold winters. Wind off the Caspian is constant; spring and early autumn are the comfortable windows.

  • Caspian Basin: Northern Ural River (Oral) · Steppe north of the Caspianhot

    Colder than the coast; winter ice and snow are normal.

  • Central Highlands: Steppe and highland · Karaganda, Karkaraly, Balkhash, Semeybest weather

    Late May to September is the window: steppe greens up, highland lakes melt, days average 25–30 °C (77–86 °F). Winter is brutal, dry and windy, below −30 °C (−22 °F).

  • Kazakh Desert: Southern plains (Shymkent, Turkistan, Taraz) · Qyzylqum and foothillshot

    Continental: hot dry summers, cold winters. April–May and September–October are the working months.

  • Kazakh Desert: Aral Sea and Kyzylorda · Aral Karakumhot

    Same pattern, more wind and dust; spring and early autumn are the sane windows.

  • Kazakhstani North: Astana and Akmola · Central steppebest weather

    Short summer, long winter. −20 °C (−4 °F) or lower in January; 30 °C (86 °F) days in July. Wind year-round.

  • Kazakhstani North: Kostanay and North Kazakhstan · Northern wheat beltbest weather

    Colder and wetter than Astana; the same short June–August window.

  • Kazakhstani North: Pavlodar · Irtysh valley, northeastbest weather

    Siberian edge; smoke and haze from steppe fires are possible in late summer.

  • Almaty28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Aktau33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Aktobe29 °C (84 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Aral32 °C (90 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days
  • Atyrau32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Baikonur27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days
  • Balkhash35 °C (95 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Beyneu30 °C (86 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chimbulak24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karaganda27 °C (81 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kentau34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kokshetau24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kostanay26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kyzylorda34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Oral27 °C (81 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pavlodar27 °C (81 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days
  • Semey29 °C (84 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Taraz31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days
  • Turkestan33 °C (91 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ust‑Kamenogorsk24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Constitution Day

    30 Aug

    Public holiday.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Kazakhstan
High
Prices · Kazakhstan
High

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Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Good

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Apr: Low

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Apr: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 1

    Apr: 1

August: As July; canyon days need early starts.

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

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in August

Rated best or good this month

  • Northern steppe and Astana

    Best weather of the year (Astana, Burabay, Karaganda)

  • Aktau

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Balkhash

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Beyneu

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Chimbulak

    Best months: Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking

  • Karaganda

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Kokshetau

    Best months: Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities)

  • Kostanay

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Oral

    Best months: May–Sep (check)

  • Pavlodar

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Semey

    Best months: May–Sep (check)

  • Ust‑Kamenogorsk

    Best months: May–Sep