AI-generatedOskemen at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 550 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 287 m
Climate in Oskemen
Oskemen has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at −10 °C. With around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, Oskemen is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Oskemen
The best time to visit Oskemen is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is November with 61 mm of precipitation.
Oskemen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Oskemen in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 1–22 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Oskemen in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–28 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Oskemen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 1–21 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Oskemen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −9–−6 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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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 – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
05:4916:41
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 05:29–06:34 · evening 15:57–17:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:17–05:29 · evening 17:01–17:13
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 Oskemen 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 | 2° | −5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Oskemen in October?
In October, Oskemen is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Oskemen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min05:49 – 16:41
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %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 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Oskemen
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 Oskemen: score 92 against 47. In May, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 55 mm | 49 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Oskemen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January−9° · 3.6 h
In January, Oskemen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−21 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in January28February−6° · 4.6 h
In February, Oskemen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in February30March1° · 5.9 h
In March, Oskemen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in March69April15° · 7.7 h
In April, Oskemen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in April92May22° · 9.2 h
In May, Oskemen is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in May90June27° · 9.4 h
In June, Oskemen is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in June78July28° · 9.0 h
In July, Oskemen is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in July90August27° · 8.8 h
In August, Oskemen is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in August85September21° · 6.7 h
In September, Oskemen is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in September47October13° · 4.0 h
In October, Oskemen is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in October15November1° · 2.7 h
In November, Oskemen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 61 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen in November16December−6° · 2.6 h
In December, Oskemen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oskemen.
Oskemen 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 Oskemen
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−21°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 22 | −10° | −21° | 3.6 h | 9 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | −7° | −20° | 4.6 h | 7 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 1° | −11° | 5.9 h | 9 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 15° | 0° | 7.7 h | 8 | 47 |
| MayMay | 92 | 22° | 6° | 9.2 h | 8 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 27° | 12° | 9.4 h | 9 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 28° | 14° | 9.0 h | 10 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 90 | 27° | 11° | 8.8 h | 7 | 43 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 21° | 5° | 6.7 h | 7 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 13° | 0° | 4.0 h | 9 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 1° | −9° | 2.7 h | 11 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −6° | −17° | 2.6 h | 11 | 46 |
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
49.97° N, 82.61° E · 287 m · Asia/Almaty
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Oskemen
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 4.0 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Oskemen, 37 % 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 Oskemen: 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, Oskemen has about 9 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Oskemen
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 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 105 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 Oskemen
How breezy and how cloudy Oskemen 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 Oskemen typically peaks at 14 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 58 % of the sky over Oskemen: variable cloud, with about 4.0 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 Oskemen
How often the day gets hot in Oskemen (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, Oskemen 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 Oskemen
When Oskemen 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, Oskemen has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 20 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 Oskemen
Weather for your travel dates
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Oskemen 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.
Oskemen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −8 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 10 min
- Distance
- 5,520 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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Oskemen vs Semey
In October the holiday weather in Oskemen and Semey is about equally good (score 47 vs 50). During the day it is about as warm in Semey as in Oskemen.
| in October | Oskemen | Semey |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Jun, Aug – Sep |
Through the year
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Kazakhstan in October: the best places
In October, Oskemen ranks 12 of 19 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Oskemen
When is the best time to visit Oskemen?
The best time to visit Oskemen 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 Oskemen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −10 °C.
When does it rain most in Oskemen?
The wettest month is November with 61 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Oskemen get?
Oskemen gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Oskemen in?
Oskemen is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Oskemen?
A nonstop flight from London to Oskemen takes about 7 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Oskemen?
Oskemen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 92, summer holidays 86, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 19.