Climate normals · 1970–2000
Shymkent Climate
Shymkent is a city in Kazakhstan (1537272) with a population of about 1,200,000. Its average annual temperature is 13.3°C (56°F), with roughly 487 mm of rain per year.
13.3°C
Avg Temp
487
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Shymkent Climate
Shymkent has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F) and receives about 487 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.3°C
Avg Temp
487
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 30° | 54 mm |
| February | 1° / 34° | 53 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 65 mm |
| April | 14° / 58° | 73 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 52 mm |
| June | 24° / 76° | 14 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 8 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 3 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 8 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 40 mm |
| November | 6° / 44° | 54 mm |
| December | 1° / 34° | 63 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Shymkent
The most comfortable months to visit Shymkent are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near -6°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Shymkent are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Shymkent, Kazakhstan has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C and about 487 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Shymkent average about 35°C (95°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.