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Aktau weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Best time: Jun – Sep
Warmest month: Jul · 32°
Warmest sea: Aug · 23.7°
Sunshine a year: 2,350 h
Rain a year: 157 mm
Climate: Continental
Time zone: UTC+5
Elevation: 16 m

Climate in Aktau

Aktau has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Aktau is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Aktau

The best time to visit Aktau is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is April with 18 mm of precipitation.

Aktau through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Aktau in spring

Mar – May

Fair

11–24 °C by day
Sea 10 °C
7.1 h of sun a day
11 rainy days in all

Aktau in summer

Jun – Aug

Excellent

29–32 °C by day
Sea 22 °C
10.0 h of sun a day
6 rainy days in all

Aktau in autumn

Sep – Nov

Fair

10–26 °C by day
Sea 17 °C
5.2 h of sun a day
9 rainy days in all

Aktau in winter

Dec – Feb

Poor

3–5 °C by day
Sea 8 °C
3.4 h of sun a day
11 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – May, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aktau for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 28 °C

Swimming in the sea

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – September

Where to go in October Sea temperature in October

Good forSightseeing & walks

Air temperature19°CNight 9°All months Sea temperature17.0°CfreshAll months Sunshine5.2h / dayof 11.1 h daylightAll months Rainy days3days / month14 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 10°
Midday, 13:00: about 18°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
Evening, 20:00: about 15°
Night, 23:00: about 13°

07:4818:54

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour: Morning 07:30–08:27 · evening 18:15–19:12
Blue hour: Morning 07:19–07:30 · evening 19:12–19:23

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Aktau compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 19° to 15°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	22°	14°
Night-time low	12°	6°
Sea	19°	15°
Daylight	11.8 h	10.4 h

What is the weather like in Aktau in October?

In October, Aktau is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktau.

More details for October

Daylight: 11 h 6 min07:48 – 18:54
UV index: 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 44 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days: 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone: UTC+5offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
Seaweight 25 %0 %
Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

Wetsuit for longer swims
Sunscreen
A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Aktau

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

August has the better holiday weather in Aktau: score 95 against 27. In August, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Aktau
Month	October	August
Holiday weather score	27	95better
Daytime high	19°	32°
Night-time low	9°	21°
Sea	17.0°	23.7°
Sunshine	5.2 h	9.8 hbetter
Rainy days	3	2better
Rainfall	14 mm	7 mm
Muggy days	0better	5

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Aktau month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

20January3° · Sea 8° · 3.1 h

In January, Aktau is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 13 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in January

25February5° · Sea 7° · 4.4 h

In February, Aktau is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in February

30March11° · Sea 7° · 6.0 h

In March, Aktau is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in March

35April17° · Sea 9° · 7.4 h

In April, Aktau is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in April

63May24° · Sea 15° · 7.9 h

In May, Aktau is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in May

86June29° · Sea 20° · 9.7 h

In June, Aktau is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in June

92July32° · Sea 23° · 10.5 h

In July, Aktau is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in July

95August32° · Sea 24° · 9.8 h

In August, Aktau is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in August

83September26° · Sea 21° · 7.0 h

In September, Aktau is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in September

27October19° · Sea 17° · 5.2 h

Aktau in October

21November10° · Sea 13° · 3.4 h

In November, Aktau is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in November

20December5° · Sea 10° · 2.8 h

In December, Aktau is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktau.

Aktau in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Aktau

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Frost below 0°
Cold 0–8°
Cool 8–15°
Pleasant 15–20°
Warm 20–24°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 19°Night 9°Sea 17°

DayNightSea

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sea	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	20	3°	−3°	8.1°	3.1 h	3	13
FebruaryFeb	25	5°	−3°	6.9°	4.4 h	3	11
MarchMar	30	11°	2°	7.0°	6.0 h	4	17
AprilApr	35	17°	8°	9.3°	7.4 h	4	18
MayMay	63	24°	14°	14.5°	7.9 h	4	17
JuneJun	86	29°	19°	20.1°	9.7 h	3	12
JulyJul	92	32°	21°	23.2°	10.5 h	2	8
AugustAug	95	32°	21°	23.7°	9.8 h	2	7
SeptemberSep	83	26°	16°	21.0°	7.0 h	2	10
OctoberOct	27	19°	9°	17.0°	5.2 h	3	14
NovemberNov	21	10°	3°	13.0°	3.4 h	4	15
DecemberDec	20	5°	−2°	10.0°	2.8 h	4	16

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Aktau

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October17.0°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 15.7 – 17.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

cold
fresh
refreshing
pleasant
warm
very warm

OctoberMean sea temperature 17.0°8 in 10 years 15.7° – 17.9°

20°

Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Aktau ranges from 6.9 °C in February to 23.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 21.6 and 25.9 °C.

Sea temperature by month
Month	Average	Cool year	Warm year	Feels
JanuaryJan	8.1°	7.4°	8.9°	cold
FebruaryFeb	6.9°	6.2°	7.6°	cold
MarchMar	7.0°	6.3°	7.6°	cold
AprilApr	9.3°	8.4°	10.3°	cold
MayMay	14.5°	13.3°	15.9°	cold
JuneJun	20.1°	18.0°	22.0°	refreshing
JulyJul	23.2°	21.2°	25.1°	pleasant
AugustAug	23.7°	21.6°	25.9°	pleasant
SeptemberSep	21.0°	18.9°	22.8°	refreshing
OctoberOct	17.0°	15.7°	17.9°	fresh
NovemberNov	13.0°	11.4°	14.3°	cold
DecemberDec	10.0°	8.9°	11.0°	cold

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Aktau

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 47 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Aktau, 47 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Aktau: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 14 mm

In October, Aktau has about 3 rainy days with 14 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Aktau

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October: 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin: about 40 min
Fair skin: about 50 min
Light brown skin: about 70 min
Olive skin: about 90 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Aktau

How breezy and how cloudy Aktau is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

OctoberWind 25 km/hBeaufort 4

WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Aktau typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 44 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Aktau: mostly sunny, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Aktau

How often the day gets hot in Aktau (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Heat calendar

pleasant
some hot or muggy days
often muggy
often hot
hot and muggy

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 19 °C

In October, Aktau has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Snow

Snow in Aktau

Snow is possible in Aktau, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow calendar

hardly any
possible
likely
very likely

OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Aktau.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Aktau

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

ArrivalNights

Aktau in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Aktau has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
34
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
May half-term
May – Jun
68
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
94
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
October half-term
Oct
27
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
20
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 5 h 10 min
Distance: 3,880 km
Time zone: UTC+5
Jet lag: About 4 days (4 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Aktau vs Derbent

In October the holiday weather in Aktau and Derbent is about equally good (score 27 vs 25). During the day it is about as warm in Derbent as in Aktau. The sea in Derbent is 2 °C warmer.

Aktau vs Derbent, in October
in October	Aktau	Derbent
Holiday weather score	27	25
Daytime high	19°	19°
Sea	17°	19°
Sunshine	5 h	5 h
Rainy days	3	9
Best time	Jun – Sep	Jun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberAktau 19°Derbent 19°

AktauDerbent

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Ranking

Kazakhstan in October: the best places

In October, Aktau ranks 17 of 18 destinations in this country.

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2Kyzylorda19°90
3Shymkent21°90
4Taraz19°88
5Almaty18°80
6Atyrau16°74
7Baikonur13°61
8Aktobe13°54
17AktauThis page19°17°27

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Frequently asked questions about Aktau

When is the best time to visit Aktau?

The best time to visit Aktau is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Aktau?

The sea temperature in Aktau ranges from 6.9 °C in February to 23.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Aktau in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.0 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Aktau?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Aktau?

The wettest month is April with 18 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 7 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Aktau get?

Aktau gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Aktau in?

Aktau is on UTC+5 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Aktau?

A nonstop flight from London to Aktau takes about 5 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,880 km.

Which school holidays are best for Aktau?

Aktau has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 68, summer holidays 94, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 20.