Kyzylorda climate
Kyzylorda (Kazakhstan) has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C51 °F, and about 135 mm5.3 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kyzylorda climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −524 | −139 | −916 | 160.6 | 31 |
| Feb | −130 | −1112 | −621 | 140.5 | 28 |
| Mar | 1051 | −327 | 439 | 150.6 | 23 |
| Apr | 2067 | 540 | 1254 | 200.8 | 5 |
| May | 2983 | 1356 | 2170 | 130.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 3494 | 1967 | 2780 | 80.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3697 | 2271 | 2984 | 40.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3493 | 1966 | 2680 | 30.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 2679 | 1253 | 1966 | 30.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1661 | 337 | 949 | 90.4 | 6 |
| Nov | 542 | −425 | 133 | 150.6 | 24 |
| Dec | −327 | −1014 | −621 | 170.7 | 31 |
| Year | 3697 | −139 | 1151 | 1355.3 | 147 |
“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 | 86% | 61% | 1.5 | 9:09 |
| Feb | 82% | 56% | 2.7 | 10:21 |
| Mar | 64% | 50% | 4.1 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 50% | 48% | 5.6 | 13:26 |
| May | 37% | 42% | 7.0 | 14:49 |
| Jun | 28% | 34% | 7.6 | 15:34 |
| Jul | 27% | 27% | 7.5 | 15:16 |
| Aug | 27% | 23% | 6.7 | 14:03 |
| Sep | 32% | 25% | 5.3 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 48% | 37% | 3.5 | 10:52 |
| Nov | 70% | 48% | 2.0 | 9:29 |
| Dec | 81% | 59% | 1.4 | 8:48 |
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 Kyzylorda is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C97 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −5 °C24 °F and lows −13 °C9 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 37.6 °C67.6 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is very dry, with only 135 mm5.3 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 36% of the annual total. The wettest month is April (20 mm0.8 in), the driest is September (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 27% in August to 86% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in October to 14 km/h (9 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.6 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 17 cm).
Best time to visit Kyzylorda
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 29 °C83 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −5 °C24 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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 Kyzylorda
- Winter (December–February) — highs −524 to −1 °C30 °F, lows −139 to −10 °C14 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1051 to 29 °C83 °F, lows −327 to 13 °C56 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3493 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1966 to 22 °C71 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 542 to 26 °C79 °F, lows −425 to 12 °C53 °F, about 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Kyzylorda compares
Of the 23 places in Kazakhstan covered by World Climates, Kyzylorda is the 7th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 21st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Kazakhstan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Astrakhan (Russia, BSk), Karamay (China, BWk) and Nukus (Uzbekistan, BWk).
Nearby places
- Turkistan 280 km · 13 °C56 °F · 305 mm12 in
- Zhezqazghan 368 km · 6 °C43 °F · 194 mm7.6 in
- Shymkent 434 km · 13 °C56 °F · 512 mm20 in
- Tashkent 500 km · 16 °C61 °F · 412 mm16 in
- Taraz 518 km · 13 °C55 °F · 355 mm14 in
- Navoiy 530 km · 16 °C61 °F · 216 mm8.5 in
- Urganch 539 km · 14 °C58 °F · 98 mm3.9 in
- Nukus 544 km · 13 °C56 °F · 81 mm3.2 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kyzylorda?
July is the warmest month in Kyzylorda, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kyzylorda?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -5 °C (24 °F) and an average low of -13 °C (9 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kyzylorda?
April is the wettest month with about 20 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Kyzylorda?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September.
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 — most of all 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.