When to go · Atyrau
Atyrau, month by month
The best months for Atyrau: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dusty), Dec–Feb (ice and wind).-4 °C / -12 °C, 7 rain days25 °F / 10 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dusty), Dec–Feb (ice and wind).-3 °C / -12 °C, 6 rain days27 °F / 10 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Thaw and mud; Nauryz on 21–23 March fills cities with yurts and events.4 °C / -5 °C, 6 rain days39 °F / 23 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Atyrau's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.16 °C / 4 °C, 5 rain days61 °F / 39 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGreatInside Atyrau's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 12 °C, 5 rain days77 °F / 54 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Lakes and passes open; the best all-round month.30 °C / 17 °C, 5 rain days86 °F / 63 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dusty), Dec–Feb (ice and wind).33 °C / 20 °C, 4 rain days91 °F / 68 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dusty), Dec–Feb (ice and wind).32 °C / 18 °C, 4 rain days90 °F / 64 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Atyrau's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 12 °C, 4 rain days77 °F / 54 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Atyrau's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.15 °C / 4 °C, 6 rain days59 °F / 39 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Grey and cold; smog returns to Almaty.5 °C / -3 °C, 7 rain days41 °F / 27 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dusty), Dec–Feb (ice and wind).-2 °C / -9 °C, 8 rain days28 °F / 16 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium