AI-generatedKokshetau at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,860 h
- Rain a year
- 400 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 231 m
Climate in Kokshetau
Kokshetau has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at −10 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Kokshetau is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kokshetau
The best time to visit Kokshetau is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is July with 75 mm of precipitation.
Kokshetau through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kokshetau in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −1–20 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Kokshetau in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Kokshetau in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- −1–18 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Kokshetau in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −10–−8 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 14 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
Oct – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
06:4717:29
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 06:25–07:35 · evening 16:41–17:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:12–06:25 · evening 17:51–18:04
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 Kokshetau compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 4° at the end. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 4° |
| Night-time low | 4° | −4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Kokshetau in October?
In October, Kokshetau is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min06:47 – 17:29
- 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
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %19 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
Compare two months in Kokshetau
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 Kokshetau: score 88 against 32. In May, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2.5 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 31 mmbetter | 41 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kokshetau month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January−10° · 2.2 h
In January, Kokshetau is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 15 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in January31February−8° · 3.3 h
In February, Kokshetau is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 12 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in February35March−1° · 5.2 h
In March, Kokshetau is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in March54April11° · 7.1 h
In April, Kokshetau is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 29 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in April88May20° · 8.4 h
In May, Kokshetau is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in May87June25° · 8.8 h
In June, Kokshetau is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in June82July26° · 8.1 h
In July, Kokshetau is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in July82August24° · 7.4 h
In August, Kokshetau is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in August79September18° · 4.8 h
In September, Kokshetau is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in September32October10° · 2.5 h
In October, Kokshetau is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in October24November−1° · 1.7 h
In November, Kokshetau is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 25 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau in November27December−8° · 1.6 h
In December, Kokshetau is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 18 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kokshetau.
Kokshetau 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 Kokshetau
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 (−18°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September 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 | 28 | −10° | −18° | 2.2 h | 5 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | −8° | −17° | 3.3 h | 4 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 35 | −1° | −10° | 5.2 h | 5 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 11° | 1° | 7.1 h | 7 | 29 |
| MayMay | 88 | 20° | 8° | 8.4 h | 9 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 25° | 13° | 8.8 h | 10 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 26° | 15° | 8.1 h | 11 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 24° | 13° | 7.4 h | 10 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 18° | 7° | 4.8 h | 7 | 33 |
| OctoberOct | 32 | 10° | 1° | 2.5 h | 7 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | −1° | −8° | 1.7 h | 7 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | −8° | −15° | 1.6 h | 5 | 18 |
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
53.28° N, 69.39° E · 231 m · Asia/Almaty
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kokshetau
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 2.5 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Kokshetau, 23 % 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 Kokshetau: 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, Kokshetau has about 7 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kokshetau
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 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- 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 Kokshetau
How breezy and how cloudy Kokshetau 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 Kokshetau 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 68 % of the sky over Kokshetau: mostly cloudy, with about 2.5 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 Kokshetau
How often the day gets hot in Kokshetau (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, Kokshetau has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 10 °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 Kokshetau
When Kokshetau 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, Kokshetau has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 8 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 27 out of 100: possible.
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 Kokshetau
Weather for your travel dates
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Kokshetau 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.
Kokshetau has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 8 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −9 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h
- Distance
- 4,550 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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Kokshetau vs Petropavl
In October Kokshetau has the better holiday weather (score 32 vs 21). During the day Petropavl is 2 °C cooler than Kokshetau. Petropavl gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kokshetau | Petropavl |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 21 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Aug |
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Kazakhstan in October: the best places
In October, Kokshetau ranks 16 of 18 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Kokshetau
When is the best time to visit Kokshetau?
The best time to visit Kokshetau is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kokshetau?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −10 °C.
When does it rain most in Kokshetau?
The wettest month is July with 75 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kokshetau get?
Kokshetau gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Kokshetau in?
Kokshetau is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kokshetau?
A nonstop flight from London to Kokshetau takes about 6 h, for a straight-line distance of about 4,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kokshetau?
Kokshetau has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 88, summer holidays 82, October half-term 32, Christmas holidays 28.