When to go · Kokshetau
Kokshetau, month by month
The best months for Kokshetau: Jun, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, limited outdoor options).-5 °C (23 °F) / -20 °C (−4 °F), 5 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / −4 °F (-20 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, limited outdoor options).-3 °C (27 °F) / -18 °C (0 °F), 5 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 0 °F (-18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities)). Across Kazakhstan: Thaw and mud; Nauryz on 21–23 March fills cities with yurts and events.5 °C (41 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities)). Across Kazakhstan: Apricot blossom and tulips on the steppe; mountain roads still snowy.12 °C (54 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities)). Across Kazakhstan: Green hills, wild tulips, good hiking at lower levels.18 °C (64 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Kokshetau's best window: Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities).22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Kokshetau's best window: Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities).25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Kokshetau's best window: Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities).24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities)). Across Kazakhstan: Golden aspens, apple harvest, clear air; the second-best month.18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities)). Across Kazakhstan: Cooler, first snow up high; good city month.12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities)). Across Kazakhstan: Grey and cold; smog returns to Almaty.2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, limited outdoor options).-4 °C (25 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 6 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kokshetau, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jul: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jul: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 8
Jul: 7 (better)
Crowds
Jun: High
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: High
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jul: 0
June: Inside Kokshetau's best window: Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities).
July: Inside Kokshetau's best window: Jun–Aug (warm, good for lake activities).
Kokshetau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.