Kazakhstan in August

As July; canyon days need early starts.

• Almaty and the south-east mountains · Almaty, Medeu, Kolsai, Charynhot

  Continental with mountain weather: snow in the city Dec–Feb, smog on still winter days, hot dry summers in the valleys and cool nights at the lakes.

• Northern steppe and Astana · Astana, Burabay, Karagandabest weather

  One of the coldest capitals: −30 °C cold snaps and blizzards in winter, short warm summers.

• South (Silk Road) · Shymkent, Turkistan, Tarazhot

  Early spring and long, very hot summers; mild winters compared with the north.

• West and the Caspian · Aktau, Mangystau, Atyrauhot

  Desert: 40 °C+ summers, strong winds, freezing winter nights; Mangystau trips need a 4×4.

• Almaty28° / 16°, 6 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Constitution Day

  30 Aug

  Public holiday.

Crowds · Kazakhstan

High

Prices · Kazakhstan

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Rated best or good this month

• Northern steppe and Astana

  Best weather of the year (Astana, Burabay, Karaganda)

• Astana

  Best months: Jun–Sep (mild, long daylight for walking the boulevards)