When to go · Atyrau
Atyrau in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dusty), Dec–Feb (ice and wind).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 18°C64°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- Kazakhstan overall
- Prices
- High
- Kazakhstan overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Atyrau
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dusty), Dec–Feb (ice and wind).
Weather in August
- AtyrauHighs around 32 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 64 °F, rain on about 4 days
- West and the Caspian, Kazakhstan · Aktau, Mangystau, Atyrauhot
Desert: 40 °C+ summers, strong winds, freezing winter nights; Mangystau trips need a 4×4.Desert: 104 °F+ summers, strong winds, freezing winter nights; Mangystau trips need a 4×4.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kazakhstan overall
- High
- Prices · Kazakhstan overall
- High
Kazakhstan overall: As July; canyon days need early starts.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen