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Best time to visit Kazakhstan

Capital: Nur-SultanKazakh, RussianUpdated October 2026
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When to visit Kazakhstan

May–June and September for Almaty and the mountains; July–August for high-altitude hiking. Astana swings from hot summers to −30°C winters; ski Shymbulak December–March.

Best months across Kazakhstan

Average daily high in °C; ★ marks the best months for each place.

PlaceJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Almaty4°6°13°19°★ 23°★ 27°30°30°★ 25°18°11°6°
Astana-13°-10°-1°12°21°★ 26°★ 27°★ 26°★ 18°8°-2°-10°

Weather & best time by place

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