AI-generatedTaraz at a glance
- Best time
- May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,590 h
- Rain a year
- 411 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 611 m
Climate in Taraz
Taraz has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year, Taraz is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Taraz
The best time to visit Taraz is in May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is April with 62 mm of precipitation.
Taraz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Taraz in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–25 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Taraz in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–34 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Taraz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–26 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Taraz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
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
Excellent
Best time to visit: May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:2617:34
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 06:09–07:05 · evening 16:55–17:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:58–06:09 · evening 17:51–18:02
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 Taraz 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 days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Taraz in October?
In October, Taraz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Taraz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min06:26 – 17:34
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %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 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %88 %
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 Taraz
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Taraz: score 100 against 88. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 37 mm | 12 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Taraz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January3° · 2.9 h
In January, Taraz is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in January24February5° · 4.0 h
In February, Taraz is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in February43March12° · 5.3 h
In March, Taraz is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in March82April19° · 7.5 h
In April, Taraz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in April91May25° · 9.6 h
In May, Taraz is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in May70June31° · 11.2 h
In June, Taraz is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in June59July34° · 11.4 h
In July, Taraz is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in July67August32° · 10.8 h
In August, Taraz is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in August100September26° · 9.2 h
In September, Taraz is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in September88October19° · 6.6 h
In October, Taraz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in October36November10° · 3.8 h
In November, Taraz is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in November22December5° · 2.6 h
In December, Taraz is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taraz.
Taraz in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Taraz
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. 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 | 22 | 3° | −7° | 2.9 h | 8 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 5° | −5° | 4.0 h | 8 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 12° | 1° | 5.3 h | 11 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 19° | 7° | 7.5 h | 10 | 62 |
| MayMay | 91 | 25° | 12° | 9.6 h | 8 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 31° | 16° | 11.2 h | 6 | 23 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 34° | 18° | 11.4 h | 4 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 32° | 16° | 10.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 26° | 11° | 9.2 h | 2 | 12 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 19° | 5° | 6.6 h | 6 | 37 |
| NovemberNov | 36 | 10° | 0° | 3.8 h | 7 | 42 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 5° | −5° | 2.6 h | 8 | 34 |
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
42.90° N, 71.37° E · 611 m · Asia/Almaty
Sunshine hours in Taraz
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 6.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Taraz, 59 % 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 in Taraz: 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, Taraz has about 6 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Taraz
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 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 and clouds in Taraz
How breezy and how cloudy Taraz 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 Taraz typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Taraz: mostly sunny, with about 6.6 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 and humidity in Taraz
How often the day gets hot in Taraz (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, Taraz 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 in Taraz
Snow is possible in Taraz, 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
In October, it hardly ever snows in Taraz.
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 Taraz
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Taraz 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.
Taraz has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 88
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,290 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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Taraz vs Shymkent
In October the holiday weather in Taraz and Shymkent is about equally good (score 88 vs 90). During the day Shymkent is 2 °C warmer than Taraz.
| in October | Taraz | Shymkent |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Taraz
When is the best time to visit Taraz?
The best time to visit Taraz is in 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 Taraz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Taraz?
The wettest month is April with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Taraz get?
Taraz gets around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Taraz in?
Taraz is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Taraz?
A nonstop flight from London to Taraz takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,290 km.
Which school holidays are best for Taraz?
Taraz has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 87, summer holidays 64, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 22.