Best Time to Visit Shymkent

Best time: Jun, Aug, Jul, Sep. Jul is warmest (34.9°C high); Apr is rainiest (72 mm).

Shymkent weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan4.1-5.8532.9
Feb6.3-3.7534.3
Mar13.32.5645.9
Apr20.58.3728.4
May26.112.95110.6
Jun32.1171412.2
Jul34.919.6712.2
Aug34.218.1310.9
Sep28.71288.5
Oct19.85.8385.5
Nov12.40.6523.4
Dec6.4-3.3622.4

Average high temperature

Jan 4°
Feb 6°
Mar 13°
Apr 21°
May 26°
Jun 32°
Jul 35°
Aug 34°
Sep 29°
Oct 20°
Nov 12°
Dec 6°

Best months by activity

Overall: JunAugJulSep

Beaches: JulAugJunSep

Hiking: SepMayJunOct

Sightseeing: JunSepAugJul

Shymkent quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shymkent?

Jun, Aug, Jul, Sep.

What is the rainiest month?

Apr, about 72 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 34.9°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.