Taraz climate
Taraz (Kazakhstan) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C55 °F, and about 355 mm14 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Taraz climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 236 | −621 | −228 | 311.2 | 28 |
| Feb | 541 | −523 | 032 | 361.4 | 23 |
| Mar | 1356 | 134 | 745 | 431.7 | 12 |
| Apr | 1967 | 744 | 1355 | 502.0 | 3 |
| May | 2679 | 1254 | 1967 | 361.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 3391 | 1864 | 2577 | 220.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 3595 | 2068 | 2882 | 130.5 | 0 |
| Aug | 3392 | 1865 | 2679 | 90.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 2780 | 1254 | 2067 | 90.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 1865 | 642 | 1254 | 321.3 | 3 |
| Nov | 949 | −131 | 440 | 381.5 | 15 |
| Dec | 337 | −622 | −129 | 361.4 | 26 |
| Year | 3595 | −621 | 1355 | 35514 | 109 |
“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 | 72% | 76% | 1.9 | 9:21 |
| Feb | 71% | 79% | 2.7 | 10:28 |
| Mar | 65% | 76% | 3.6 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 61% | 72% | 4.7 | 13:20 |
| May | 50% | 65% | 6.2 | 14:38 |
| Jun | 36% | 60% | 7.0 | 15:20 |
| Jul | 28% | 53% | 7.2 | 15:02 |
| Aug | 26% | 47% | 6.6 | 13:55 |
| Sep | 30% | 46% | 5.3 | 12:26 |
| Oct | 47% | 58% | 3.3 | 10:57 |
| Nov | 63% | 69% | 1.9 | 9:40 |
| Dec | 70% | 73% | 1.6 | 9:02 |
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 Taraz is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 2 °C36 °F and lows −6 °C21 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 29.7 °C53.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 355 mm14 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 36% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July–September. The wettest month is April (50 mm2.0 in), the driest is September (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 26% in August to 72% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 46%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in January to 10 km/h (6 mph) in August. Daylight lasts from about 9.0 hours in December to 15.3 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in November–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 17 cm).
Best time to visit Taraz
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 9 mm0.4 in to 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 2 °C36 °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 Taraz
- Winter (December–February) — highs 236 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −621 to −5 °C23 °F, about 34 mm1.3 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 1356 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 134 to 12 °C54 °F, about 43 mm1.7 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 3391 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1864 to 20 °C68 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 949 to 27 °C80 °F, lows −131 to 12 °C54 °F, about 26 mm1.0 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.
How Taraz compares
Compared with Shymkent, about 159 km to the southwest, Taraz is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler and receives 31% less precipitation (355 mm14 in vs 512 mm20 in). The difference is largest in August (1.5 °C2.7 °F cooler).
Of the 23 places in Kazakhstan covered by World Climates, Taraz is the 4th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 12th 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: Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan, BSk), Huocheng (China, BSk) and Ghulja (China, BSk).
Nearby places
- Shymkent 159 km · 13 °C56 °F · 512 mm20 in
- Chust 211 km · 17 °C63 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Namangan 213 km · 18 °C65 °F · 226 mm8.9 in
- Angren 233 km · 14 °C57 °F · 343 mm13 in
- Andijon 249 km · 18 °C64 °F · 247 mm9.7 in
- Tashkent 254 km · 16 °C61 °F · 412 mm16 in
- Manas 255 km · 16 °C61 °F · 280 mm11 in
- Turkistan 257 km · 13 °C56 °F · 305 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Taraz?
July is the warmest month in Taraz, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Taraz?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 2 °C (36 °F) and an average low of -6 °C (21 °F).
When does it rain the most in Taraz?
April is the wettest month with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Taraz?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
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.