When to go · Taraz
Taraz in August
Good month. Outside the best window (May–June, Sep–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: As July; canyon days need early starts.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- Kazakhstan overall
- Prices
- High
- Kazakhstan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–June, Sep–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: As July; canyon days need early starts.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- TarazHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 9 days
- South (Silk Road), Kazakhstan · Shymkent, Turkistan, Tarazhot
Early spring and long, very hot summers; mild winters compared with the north.
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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Taraz, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
May: 8 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 0
August: Outside the best window (May–June, Sep–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: As July; canyon days need early starts.
May: Inside Taraz's best window: May–June, Sep–Oct.
Taraz: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen