Kokshetau climate
Kokshetau (Kazakhstan) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 3 °C37 °F, and about 407 mm16 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kokshetau climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −148 | −21−6 | −171 | 180.7 | 31 |
| Feb | −1113 | −19−2 | −156 | 170.7 | 28 |
| Mar | −229 | −1014 | −621 | 220.9 | 31 |
| Apr | 1051 | −130 | 541 | 291.2 | 18 |
| May | 1967 | 644 | 1355 | 431.7 | 4 |
| Jun | 2476 | 1254 | 1865 | 491.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 2678 | 1458 | 2068 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 2476 | 1355 | 1965 | 481.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 291.2 | 2 |
| Oct | 745 | −130 | 338 | 351.4 | 18 |
| Nov | −326 | −915 | −621 | 271.1 | 29 |
| Dec | −1112 | −180 | −146 | 220.9 | 31 |
| Year | 2678 | −21−6 | 337 | 40716 | 192 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 95% | 63% | 1.1 | 8:02 |
| Feb | 95% | 64% | 2.3 | 9:44 |
| Mar | 91% | 65% | 3.7 | 11:41 |
| Apr | 72% | 64% | 4.5 | 13:54 |
| May | 62% | 59% | 5.8 | 15:50 |
| Jun | 60% | 60% | 6.1 | 16:57 |
| Jul | 62% | 61% | 5.6 | 16:29 |
| Aug | 60% | 60% | 4.7 | 14:46 |
| Sep | 65% | 63% | 3.4 | 12:35 |
| Oct | 76% | 68% | 1.8 | 10:27 |
| Nov | 88% | 71% | 0.9 | 8:31 |
| Dec | 93% | 66% | 0.8 | 7:32 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Kokshetau is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C78 °F and a low of 14 °C58 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −14 °C8 °F and lows −21 °C−6 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 37.2 °C66.9 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 407 mm16 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 41% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January and February. The wettest month is July (69 mm2.7 in), the driest is February (17 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 60% in August to 95% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 59%) are typical of May. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 17 km/h (11 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 7.5 hours in December to 17.0 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in November–March. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in February, at about 29 cm.
Best time to visit Kokshetau
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–August. Average highs then reach 19 °C67 °F to 26 °C78 °F. Precipitation is 43 mm1.7 in to 69 mm2.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −14 °C8 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Kokshetau
- Winter (December–February) — highs −148 to −11 °C13 °F, lows −21−6 to −18 °C0 °F, about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs −229 to 19 °C67 °F, lows −1014 to 6 °C44 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2476 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 1254 to 14 °C58 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs −326 to 17 °C63 °F, lows −915 to 6 °C43 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
How Kokshetau compares
The nearest larger place is Petropavl, about 177 km to the north. Compared with it, Kokshetau is on average 1.1 °C1.9 °F warmer. It receives 9% less precipitation (407 mm16 in vs 447 mm18 in). The difference is largest in January (2 °C3.6 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 23 places in Kazakhstan. By annual mean temperature, Kokshetau is the 22nd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 5th wettest. See all of them on the Kazakhstan climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Kurgan (Russia, Dfb), Chelyabinsk (Russia, Dfb) and Khakasskaya (Abakan) (Russia, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Petropavl 177 km · 2 °C35 °F · 447 mm18 in
- Climate in Astana 273 km · 3 °C38 °F · 371 mm15 in
- Climate in Omsk 321 km · 2 °C35 °F · 425 mm17 in
- Climate in Kurgan 356 km · 2 °C36 °F · 446 mm18 in
- Climate in Kostanay 384 km · 3 °C38 °F · 387 mm15 in
- Climate in Rudnyy 420 km · 4 °C38 °F · 390 mm15 in
- Climate in Temirtau 435 km · 3 °C38 °F · 380 mm15 in
- Climate in Ekibastuz 437 km · 4 °C39 °F · 326 mm13 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kokshetau?
July is the warmest month in Kokshetau. Its average high is 26 °C (78 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (58 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kokshetau?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -14 °C (8 °F) and its average low is -21 °C (-6 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kokshetau?
July is the wettest month with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 17 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Kokshetau?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–August.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.