When to go · Atyrau
Atyrau in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dusty), Dec–Feb (ice and wind).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- −4°C25°F / −12°C10°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Kazakhstan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- 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 January
- AtyrauHighs around -4 °C, lows around -12 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 25 °F, lows around 10 °F, rain on about 7 days
- West and the Caspian, Kazakhstan · Aktau, Mangystau, Atyraucool
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
- Medium
- Prices · Kazakhstan overall
- Medium
Kazakhstan overall: Cold and smoggy in Almaty; ski season on Shymbulak; −30 °C possible in Astana.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket