AI-generatedAktobe at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 356 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 210 m
Climate in Aktobe
Aktobe has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at −8 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Aktobe is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Aktobe
The best time to visit Aktobe is from May to June and from August to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. The wettest month is April with 37 mm of precipitation.
Aktobe through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aktobe in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 1–23 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Aktobe in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–31 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Aktobe in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 1–22 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Aktobe in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −8–−5 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aktobe for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – June, August – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:3118:22
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:11–08:16 · evening 17:37–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:11 · evening 18:42–18:55
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 Aktobe compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 4° | −2° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Aktobe in October?
In October, Aktobe is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Aktobe.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:31 – 18:22
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Aktobe
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Aktobe: score 92 against 54. In May, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 32 mm | 36 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Aktobe month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January−8° · 2.2 h
In January, Aktobe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 25 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in January26February−6° · 3.7 h
In February, Aktobe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in February28March1° · 5.0 h
In March, Aktobe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in March69April15° · 7.2 h
In April, Aktobe is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in April92May23° · 9.4 h
In May, Aktobe is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in May84June29° · 10.8 h
In June, Aktobe is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in June73July31° · 10.3 h
In July, Aktobe is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in July85August29° · 9.1 h
In August, Aktobe is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in August92September22° · 6.9 h
In September, Aktobe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in September54October13° · 4.5 h
In October, Aktobe is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in October24November1° · 2.4 h
In November, Aktobe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 30 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in November21December−5° · 1.8 h
In December, Aktobe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 30 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aktobe.
Aktobe in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aktobe
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−16°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24 | −8° | −16° | 2.2 h | 7 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | −7° | −16° | 3.7 h | 7 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 1° | −9° | 5.0 h | 8 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 15° | 2° | 7.2 h | 8 | 37 |
| MayMay | 92 | 23° | 9° | 9.4 h | 8 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 29° | 14° | 10.8 h | 6 | 28 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 31° | 16° | 10.3 h | 6 | 37 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 29° | 14° | 9.1 h | 4 | 19 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 22° | 8° | 6.9 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 13° | 1° | 4.5 h | 7 | 32 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 1° | −6° | 2.4 h | 7 | 30 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | −6° | −13° | 1.8 h | 8 | 30 |
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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Aktobe
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.5 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Aktobe, 42 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Aktobe: 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.
In October, Aktobe has about 7 rainy days with 32 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Aktobe
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 110 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
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 Aktobe
How breezy and how cloudy Aktobe 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.
In October, the wind in Aktobe typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Aktobe: variable cloud, with about 4.5 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 Aktobe
How often the day gets hot in Aktobe (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
In October, Aktobe has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °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 Aktobe
When Aktobe is likely to be white: 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
In October, Aktobe has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 10 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Aktobe
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Aktobe 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.
Aktobe has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 15 min
- Distance
- 3,940 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.
Good to know: Kazakhstan
- Currency
- Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
- Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +7
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Aktobe vs Orenburg
In October Aktobe has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs 46). During the day Orenburg is 1 °C cooler than Aktobe.
| in October | Aktobe | Orenburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Aug – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, Aktobe ranks 9 of 19 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Aktobe
When is the best time to visit Aktobe?
The best time to visit Aktobe is from May to June and from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Aktobe?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at −8 °C.
When does it rain most in Aktobe?
The wettest month is April with 37 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aktobe get?
Aktobe gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Aktobe in?
Aktobe is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Aktobe?
A nonstop flight from London to Aktobe takes about 5 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,940 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aktobe?
Aktobe has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 90, summer holidays 81, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 23.