Shymkent
Kazakhstan
Local time23:18
Sunrise07:03
Sunset17:07
Elevation506 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Shymkent?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
35°
July
Coldest month
-4°
January
Wettest month
90mm
February
Rain per year
616mm
Rainy days per year
73
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8 °C | -4.2 °C | 78 mm | 9.9 | 9.4 h |
| February | 7.8 °C | -2.8 °C | 90 mm | 10.1 | 10.6 h |
| March | 14.7 °C | 3.3 °C | 81 mm | 9.1 | 11.9 h |
| April | 21.1 °C | 8.8 °C | 74 mm | 8.6 | 13.4 h |
| May | 26.6 °C | 13.2 °C | 56 mm | 6.8 | 14.6 h |
| June | 32.1 °C | 17.3 °C | 24 mm | 3.9 | 15.3 h |
| July | 34.6 °C | 19.2 °C | 10 mm | 1.8 | 15.0 h |
| August | 34.0 °C | 18.2 °C | 4 mm | 1.0 | 13.9 h |
| September | 28.6 °C | 13.2 °C | 9 mm | 1.4 | 12.5 h |
| October | 20.9 °C | 7.4 °C | 39 mm | 4.2 | 11.1 h |
| November | 12.9 °C | 1.9 °C | 74 mm | 7.4 | 9.8 h |
| December | 7.2 °C | -2.7 °C | 77 mm | 8.9 | 9.1 h |
Plan your trip to Shymkent
Tours in Shymkent
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Shymkent
Day6 °C
Night-4 °C
Rain78 mm
January in Shymkent: very cold, with highs of 6 °C and lows of -4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
Day8 °C
Night-3 °C
Rain90 mm
February in Shymkent: very cold, with highs of 8 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
Day15 °C
Night3 °C
Rain81 mm
March in Shymkent: cool, with highs of 15 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day21 °C
Night9 °C
Rain74 mm
April in Shymkent: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 9 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day27 °C
Night13 °C
Rain56 mm
May in Shymkent: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 13 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day32 °C
Night17 °C
Rain24 mm
June in Shymkent: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day35 °C
Night19 °C
Rain10 mm
July in Shymkent: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 19 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day34 °C
Night18 °C
Rain4 mm
August in Shymkent: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 18 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day29 °C
Night13 °C
Rain9 mm
September in Shymkent: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 13 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day21 °C
Night7 °C
Rain39 mm
October in Shymkent: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 7 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day13 °C
Night2 °C
Rain74 mm
November in Shymkent: cold, with highs of 13 °C and lows of 2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day7 °C
Night-3 °C
Rain77 mm
December in Shymkent: very cold, with highs of 7 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
-
Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
Curious facts about Shymkent
- It is the warmest of the 21 destinations we cover in Kazakhstan: 14.1 °C average temperature over the year.
- On average it is 4° warmer than in Almaty.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around in April and May and in October: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 6° in January to 35° in July.
- In 3 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
Near Shymkent
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Straight-line distance and temperature in November.
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November: 18° / 10°
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November: 11° / 6°
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November: 12° / 6°
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November: 21° / 12°
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November: 8° / 3°
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November: 10° / 5°
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November: 15° / 9°
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November: 10° / 2°
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November: 14° / 6°