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Shymkent weather forecast — today & tomorrow

37°

Clear sky

High: 39° · Low: 25° · Feels like 34°

Clear sky. Gusts up to 37 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 37°
19:00 · 35°
20:00 · 33°
21:00 · 32°
22:00 · 31°
23:00 · 30°
00:00 · 29°
01:00 · 28°
02:00 · 27°
03:00 · 25°
04:00 · 24°
05:00 · 23°
06:00 · 23°
07:00 · 26°
08:00 · 30°
09:00 · 33°
10:00 · 35°
11:00 · 37°
12:00 · 38°
13:00 · 39°
14:00 · 39°
15:00 · 40°
16:00 · 39°
17:00 · 39°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    40° / 23°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    18 km/h NE
    UV index
    8 · High
    Sun
    5:12 / 19:43

Details

Air quality
49 Moderate
PM2.5 5 · PM10 5

Shymkent's Climate

Shymkent lies in southern Kazakhstan near the Uzbek border at the foot of the Tian Shan mountains and has a semi-arid continental climate with hot dry summers and cold winters. Summer (June–August) is hot, dry and sunny, with daytime highs usually 32–38°C, making this the warmest part of Kazakhstan. Winter (December–February) is cold but milder than the north, hovering around 0 to -6°C with intermittent snow. Rain falls mainly in spring (March–May), when the surrounding steppe is at its greenest, while summers are very dry.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shymkent?

Spring (April–May) and early autumn (September–October) are best: warm, dry, green and not too hot for sightseeing.

What are the hottest months in Shymkent?

July and August are hottest, usually 33–38°C, dry and sunny, as this is the warmest region of Kazakhstan.

Does Shymkent get snow in winter?

Yes, winter from December to February is cold with intermittent snow and temperatures usually around 0 to -6°C, though milder than northern Kazakhstan.

When is the wettest season in Shymkent?

Rain peaks in spring, roughly March to May, while summers are almost entirely dry.

Nearby locations

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