in Kazakhstan: when to go?
continental aride climate
Le Kazakhstan offre un climat continental aride caractérisé par des hivers rigoureux et des étés chauds. Les températures hivernales peuvent descendre jusqu'à -20°C dans les plaines du nord, tandis que les étés atteignent facilement 35°C. Le pays connaît trois saisons distinctes : un hiver glacial de décembre à février, un printemps et automne tempérés d'avril à mai et septembre à octobre, et un été chaud de juin à août. Les précipitations restent faibles toute l'année, concentrées au printemps. Pour découvrir les steppes kazakhes, Almaty et la région du lac Balkhach, privilégiez mai-juin et septembre quand les températures sont agréables et les journées ensoleillées. Évitez absolument l'hiver où le froid extrême rend les déplacements difficiles.
- Best period
- May to June, September
- Good alternatives
- March to April, July to August, October to November
- Icy winter
- December to February
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Climate in numbers
Monthly temperatures and precipitation
Temperature (°C)
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Climate zones
Climate varies by region. Discover the unique characteristics of each zone.
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Temperature
-18° — -8°C
Precipitation
15 mm
Average temperature
-13°C
Rating
Déconseillé
By climate zone
Froid extrême rendant les visites difficiles. Évitez les activités extérieures prolongées.
Temperature
-16° — -5°C
Precipitation
12 mm
Average temperature
-10°C
Rating
Déconseillé
By climate zone
Températures encore très froides mais jours qui rallongent. Période peu propice au tourisme.
Temperature
-8° — 3°C
Precipitation
18 mm
Average temperature
-2°C
Rating
Moyen
By climate zone
Fonte des neiges et temps instable. Paysages encore ternes mais températures en hausse.
Temperature
3° — 16°C
Precipitation
28 mm
Average temperature
9°C
Rating
Correct
By climate zone
Réveil de la nature et floraison des steppes. Quelques averses mais conditions correctes.
Temperature
9° — 24°C
Precipitation
35 mm
Average temperature
16°C
Rating
Bon
By climate zone
Excellente période pour découvrir les steppes fleuries. Températures agréables pour randonner.
Temperature
15° — 30°C
Precipitation
30 mm
Average temperature
22°C
Rating
Bon
By climate zone
Climat idéal pour visiter villes et sites naturels. Journées longues et ensoleillées.
Temperature
18° — 33°C
Precipitation
25 mm
Average temperature
25°C
Rating
Correct
By climate zone
Chaleur intense en journée mais sècheresse supportable. Préférez visites matinales.
Temperature
16° — 31°C
Precipitation
20 mm
Average temperature
23°C
Rating
Correct
By climate zone
Températures encore élevées mais plus supportables. Bon pour explorer l'est du pays.
Temperature
10° — 24°C
Precipitation
18 mm
Average temperature
17°C
Rating
Bon
By climate zone
Période excellente avec températures douces et couleurs automnales magnifiques des steppes.
Temperature
2° — 13°C
Precipitation
22 mm
Average temperature
7°C
Rating
Correct
By climate zone
Températures en baisse mais encore correctes. Paysages aux teintes automnales.
Temperature
-7° — 2°C
Precipitation
20 mm
Average temperature
-2°C
Rating
Moyen
By climate zone
Retour du froid et premières neiges. Période de transition peu agréable pour voyager.
Temperature
-14° — -5°C
Precipitation
16 mm
Average temperature
-9°C
Rating
Déconseillé
By climate zone
Froid intense et jours très courts. Seuls les amateurs d'aventures hivernales extrêmes.
Frequently asked questions
Everything about the climate and the best time to visit in Kazakhstan
The best months to visit in Kazakhstan are May, June, September. This period offers favourable weather and ideal conditions for exploring the country at its best.
Yes. Kazakhstan experiences a long and cold continental winter, with temperatures dropping well below freezing between December, January, February. The average annual temperature is 8.5°C, which masks the true seasonal variation.
It's possible but requires specific preparation: cold-weather gear, heated accommodations, adapted transportation. Winter reveals magical landscapes (snow, frozen lakes, local festivals), but many summer trails and activities are closed.
For trekking and horse or hiking expeditions, favor the summer season (May, June, September). Temperatures are comfortable, trails are accessible, and the steppe vegetation is at its peak. It's also the season of major nomadic gatherings.
Summer (May, June, September) brings together the main cultural and sporting festivals in Kazakhstan. Ask our local agency for exact dates of the year to plan your stay around these highlights.
If your travel dates don't match the ideal season in in Kazakhstan, the Nomadays network brings together more than 100 local agencies worldwide. Get in touch to find out which destination would be ideal for your dates.
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