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Kyzylorda weather & best time to visit

City break

Kyzylorda at a glance

Best time
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 35°
Sunshine a year
2,710 h
Rain a year
122 mm
Climate
Hot desert
Time zone
UTC+5
Elevation
128 m

Climate in Kyzylorda

Kyzylorda has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Kyzylorda is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kyzylorda

The best time to visit Kyzylorda is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from September to October. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is March with 18 mm of precipitation.

Kyzylorda through the seasons

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

Kyzylorda in spring

Mar – May

81

Excellent

  • 11–29 °C by day
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Kyzylorda in summer

Jun – Aug

55

Fair

  • 34–35 °C by day
  • 11.1 h of sun a day
  • 4 rainy days in all

Kyzylorda in autumn

Sep – Nov

74

Good

  • 8–27 °C by day
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 7 rainy days in all

Kyzylorda in winter

Dec – Feb

34

Poor

  • −2–1 °C by day
  • 4.2 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jun – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Snow

Jan

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

90

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – May, September – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

06:5217:55

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 06:34–07:32 · evening 17:15–18:13
Blue hour
Morning 06:22–06:34 · evening 18:13–18:25

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 Kyzylorda 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 13° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high22°13°
Night-time low8°1°
Daylight11.8 h10.3 h

What is the weather like in Kyzylorda in October?

In October, Kyzylorda is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 3 min06:52 – 17:55
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
36 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °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 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Kyzylorda

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

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September has the better holiday weather in Kyzylorda: score 99 against 90. In September, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Kyzylorda
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score9099better
Daytime high19°27°
Night-time low5°12°
Sunshine6.1 h8.8 hbetter
Rainy days31better
Rainfall9 mm3 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Kyzylorda month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

33January−2° · 3.8 h

In January, Kyzylorda is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 13 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in January
37February1° · 5.1 h

In February, Kyzylorda is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in February
55March11° · 6.6 h

In March, Kyzylorda is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in March
97April21° · 8.2 h

In April, Kyzylorda is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in April
90May29° · 9.3 h

In May, Kyzylorda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in May
56June34° · 11.0 h

In June, Kyzylorda is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in June
50July35° · 11.4 h

In July, Kyzylorda is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in July
58August34° · 10.9 h

In August, Kyzylorda is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in August
99September27° · 8.8 h

In September, Kyzylorda is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in September
90October19° · 6.1 h

In October, Kyzylorda is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in October
33November8° · 4.0 h

In November, Kyzylorda is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in November
32December0° · 3.6 h

In December, Kyzylorda is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyzylorda.

Kyzylorda in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Kyzylorda

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°

ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−10°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 5°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan33−2°−10°3.8 h413
FebruaryFeb371°−9°5.1 h312
MarchMar5511°−1°6.6 h518
AprilApr9721°8°8.2 h416
MayMay9029°14°9.3 h311
JuneJun5634°20°11.0 h25
JulyJul5035°21°11.4 h25
AugustAug5834°19°10.9 h13
SeptemberSep9927°12°8.8 h13
OctoberOct9019°5°6.1 h39
NovemberNov338°−2°4.0 h413
DecemberDec320°−8°3.6 h413

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

Sunshine hours in Kyzylorda

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

Per year
2,710 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.1 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Kyzylorda, 55 % 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

Rain in Kyzylorda: 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.

Per year
122 mm on 33 days
Wettest month
Mar · 18 mm
Driest month
Sep · 3 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 9 mm

In October, Kyzylorda has about 3 rainy days with 9 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Kyzylorda

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 45 min
Fair skin
about 55 min
Light brown skin
about 75 min
Olive skin
about 95 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Kyzylorda

How breezy and how cloudy Kyzylorda 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.

Year average
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Kyzylorda typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
40 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Aug · 13 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 65 %
OctoberCloud cover 36 %Sunshine 6.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 36 % of the sky over Kyzylorda: mostly sunny, with about 6.1 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Kyzylorda

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

Hot days a year
101 days
Hottest month
Jul · 35 °C
Hot months
Jun – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 19 °C

In October, Kyzylorda has about 1 hot day, 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

Snow in Kyzylorda

Snow is possible in Kyzylorda, 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 days a year
5 days
Fresh snow a year
19 cm
Snow possible
Jan – Feb

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 Kyzylorda.

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 Kyzylorda

Weather for your travel dates

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

Kyzylorda 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.

Kyzylorda has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    84

    Excellent

    • 18 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    83

    Excellent

    • 30 °C by day
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    55

    Fair

    • 34 °C by day
    • 11.1 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    90

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    33

    Poor

    • −1 °C by day
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 6 h 15 min
Distance
4,780 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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Kyzylorda vs Baikonur

In October Kyzylorda has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs 61). During the day Baikonur is 6 °C cooler than Kyzylorda. Baikonur gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Kyzylorda vs Baikonur, in October
in OctoberKyzylordaBaikonur
Holiday weather score9061
Daytime high19°13°
Sunshine6 h5 h
Rainy days33
Best timeApr – May, Sep – OctApr – May, Sep

Through the year

OctoberKyzylorda 19°Baikonur 13°
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Kazakhstan in October: the best places

In October, Kyzylorda ranks 2 of 19 destinations in this country.

  1. Turkistan21°94
  2. 2KyzylordaThis page19°90
  3. 3Shymkent21°90
  4. 4Taraz19°88
  5. 5Taldykorgan18°86
  6. 6Almaty18°80
  7. 7Atyrau16°74
  8. 8Baikonur13°61
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Frequently asked questions about Kyzylorda

When is the best time to visit Kyzylorda?

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

What is the warmest month in Kyzylorda?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.

When does it rain most in Kyzylorda?

The wettest month is March with 18 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 3 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kyzylorda get?

Kyzylorda gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Kyzylorda in?

Kyzylorda is on UTC+5 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Kyzylorda?

A nonstop flight from London to Kyzylorda takes about 6 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,780 km.

Which school holidays are best for Kyzylorda?

Kyzylorda has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 83, summer holidays 55, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 33.