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Climate in Kostanay

Kostanay, Kazakhstan has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 9.5°C and the city receives roughly 302 mm of precipitation across 33 rainy days a year, with around 3106 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 25.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -6.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Semi-Arid
Comfort score
65/100

Climate overview

Kostanay, Kazakhstan has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 9.5°C and the city receives roughly 302 mm of precipitation across 33 rainy days a year, with around 3106 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 25.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -6.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Kostanay is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average9.5°C
  • Warmest monthJul (25.8°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-6.7°C)
  • Comfort score65/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Kostanay receives about 302 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 33 rainy days. The wettest month is May and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Kostanay sees an estimated 3106 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Kostanay monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan5.3°C-6.7°C21 mm2179 h
Feb6.7°C-5.3°C21 mm2191 h
Mar10.4°C-1.6°C24 mm3213 h
Apr15.5°C3.5°C27 mm3256 h
May20.6°C8.6°C31 mm3300 h
Jun24.4°C12.4°C28 mm3332 h
Jul25.8°C13.8°C26 mm3343 h
Aug24.4°C12.4°C26 mm3332 h
Sep20.6°C8.6°C26 mm3300 h
Oct15.5°C3.5°C26 mm3256 h
Nov10.4°C-1.6°C24 mm3213 h
Dec6.7°C-5.3°C22 mm2191 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kostanay are Jun, Aug, Jul. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    6°C / -6°C

    64 mm rain

  • Spring

    16°C / 4°C

    82 mm rain

  • Summer

    25°C / 13°C

    80 mm rain

  • Autumn

    16°C / 4°C

    76 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Kostanay has a climate comfort score of 65/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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