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Climate in Taraz

Taraz, Kazakhstan has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 16.2°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 30.9°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 1.5°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
76/100

Climate overview

Taraz, Kazakhstan has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 16.2°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 30.9°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 1.5°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

Taraz 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 average16.2°C
  • Warmest monthJul (30.9°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (1.5°C)
  • Comfort score76/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Taraz 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

Taraz sees an estimated 3107 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

Taraz monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan13.5°C1.5°C21 mm2196 h
Feb14.6°C2.6°C21 mm2206 h
Mar17.8°C5.8°C24 mm3221 h
Apr22.2°C10.2°C27 mm3256 h
May26.5°C14.5°C31 mm3292 h
Jun29.7°C17.7°C28 mm3317 h
Jul30.9°C18.9°C26 mm3327 h
Aug29.7°C17.7°C26 mm3317 h
Sep26.5°C14.5°C26 mm3292 h
Oct22.2°C10.2°C26 mm3256 h
Nov17.8°C5.8°C24 mm3221 h
Dec14.6°C2.6°C22 mm2206 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 Taraz are Apr, Oct, May. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    14°C / 2°C

    64 mm rain

  • Spring

    22°C / 10°C

    82 mm rain

  • Summer

    30°C / 18°C

    80 mm rain

  • Autumn

    22°C / 10°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

Taraz 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.

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