When is the best time to go to Shymkent?

When is the best time to go to Shymkent? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Shymkent are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • Shymkent has dry periods in July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are March and April


Annual weather in Shymkent

For full information about the climate and weather in Shymkent a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 29°F/40°F
3.1in
February 29°F/43°F
3.7in
March 40°F/58°F
5in
April 49°F/68°F
4.5in
May 58°F/81°F
3in
June 65°F/90°F
1.4in
July 70°F/97°F
0.2in
August 70°F/94°F
0.4in
September 61°F/83°F
0.5in
October 49°F/67°F
2.1in
November 36°F/52°F
3.1in
December 29°F/41°F
3in


Weather and climate in Shymkent

Shymkent enjoys a mediterranean-influenced hot-summer humid continental climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Shymkent is 68°F (ranging from 40°F in january to 97°F in july). Annual rainfall is 29.8in, with a minimum of 0.2in in july and a maximum of 5in in march.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 43°F°C and you can expect to have 3.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of march the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 58°F as maximum temperature in march and, in march, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • In april the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 67°F.
  • From may to september the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and it rains in september about 0.5in.
  • In the month of october the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 63°F and it rains in october about 2.1in.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very bad. It is for example 41°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 3in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Shymkent

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Shymkent: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Shymkent

Find out when Shymkent has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Shymkent

  • Very low season in Shymkent
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Shymkent
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, June, November and December.
  • High season in Shymkent
    The number of visitors to Shymkent is high in: July, September and October.
  • Peak season in Shymkent
    The largest number of tourists visiting Shymkent is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Shymkent month by month



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