AI-generatedTurkistan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 264 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 217 m
Climate in Turkistan
Turkistan has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Turkistan is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Turkistan
The best time to visit Turkistan is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in October. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is March with 42 mm of precipitation.
Turkistan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Turkistan in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 14–29 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Turkistan in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 35–37 °C by day
- 12.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Turkistan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Turkistan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–6 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Snow
Dec – Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April, October
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: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:3917:46
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 06:22–07:18 · evening 17:07–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:10–06:22 · evening 18:04–18:15
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 Turkistan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Turkistan in October?
In October, Turkistan is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Turkistan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min06:39 – 17:46
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %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 %72 %
- 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 Turkistan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Turkistan (score 94 and 92). In April, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. April has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 15 mmbetter | 32 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Turkistan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January2° · 3.4 h
In January, Turkistan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in January30February6° · 4.7 h
In February, Turkistan is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in February64March14° · 6.1 h
In March, Turkistan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in March92April22° · 8.2 h
In April, Turkistan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in April87May29° · 10.3 h
In May, Turkistan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in May52June35° · 12.3 h
In June, Turkistan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in June50July37° · 12.7 h
In July, Turkistan is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 12.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in July50August35° · 11.5 h
In August, Turkistan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.5 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, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in August86September29° · 9.5 h
In September, Turkistan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in September94October21° · 7.3 h
In October, Turkistan is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in October46November11° · 4.3 h
In November, Turkistan is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in November26December4° · 3.6 h
In December, Turkistan is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Turkistan.
Turkistan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 37°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Turkistan
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 (−7°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | 2° | −7° | 3.4 h | 8 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 6° | −5° | 4.7 h | 7 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 14° | 2° | 6.1 h | 8 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 22° | 9° | 8.2 h | 6 | 32 |
| MayMay | 87 | 29° | 14° | 10.3 h | 4 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 35° | 19° | 12.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 21° | 12.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 35° | 19° | 11.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 29° | 12° | 9.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 21° | 5° | 7.3 h | 3 | 15 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 11° | −1° | 4.3 h | 6 | 32 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 4° | −6° | 3.6 h | 7 | 31 |
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
43.29° N, 68.26° E · 217 m · Asia/Almaty
Sunshine2,860 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Turkistan
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 7.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Turkistan, 66 % 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.
Rain264 mm a year, most in March
Rain in Turkistan: 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, Turkistan has about 3 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 9 in June
UV index in Turkistan
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 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 & cloudsWindiest in August: 21 km/h
Wind and clouds in Turkistan
How breezy and how cloudy Turkistan 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 Turkistan typically peaks at 16 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 34 % of the sky over Turkistan: mostly sunny, with about 7.3 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 & humidity115 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Turkistan
How often the day gets hot in Turkistan (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, Turkistan has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 21 °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
SnowChance of snow up to 37% in January
Snow in Turkistan
Snow is possible in Turkistan, 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 Turkistan.
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 Turkistan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Turkistan 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.
Turkistan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 11.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 3.5 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 6 h 35 min
- Distance
- 5,060 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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Turkistan vs Shymkent
In October the holiday weather in Turkistan and Shymkent is about equally good (score 94 vs 90). During the day it is about as warm in Shymkent as in Turkistan.
| in October | Turkistan | Shymkent |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Kazakhstan in October: the best places
In October, Turkistan ranks 1 of 19 destinations in this country.
- TurkistanThis page21°94
- 2Shymkent21°90
- 3Kyzylorda19°90
- 4Taraz19°88
- 5Taldykorgan18°86
- 6Almaty18°80
- 7Atyrau16°74
- 8Baikonur13°61
Places nearby4 places within 280 km
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Frequently asked questions about Turkistan
When is the best time to visit Turkistan?
The best time to visit Turkistan 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 Turkistan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Turkistan?
The wettest month is March with 42 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Turkistan get?
Turkistan gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.7 hours a day; in January there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Turkistan in?
Turkistan is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Turkistan?
A nonstop flight from London to Turkistan takes about 6 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Turkistan?
Turkistan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 80, summer holidays 50, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 25.