Kazakhstan in January

January is one of Kazakhstan's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 2 destinations average 34/100, led by Almaty at 39 — -4°C and 6 rainy days — while Astana is cooler at -15°C and scores 29.

#11 of 12 months for Kazakhstan · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Kazakhstan in January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1AlmatyCity-4°C24 mm · 6 days39 tier F
2AstanaCity-15°C15 mm · 5 days29 tier F

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Kazakhstan in January

  • Independence Day and New Year · Almaty · 16 Dec – 5 Jan

Seasons in force

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