Climate in Shymkent

Shymkent, Kazakhstan has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 16.5°C and the city receives roughly 302 mm of precipitation across 33 rainy days a year, with around 3107 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 31.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 1.9°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.

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

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

Shymkent sees an estimated 3107 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Shymkent are Apr, Oct, May. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Shymkent has a climate comfort score of 76/100, a very 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.