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
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almaty | City | -4°C | 24 mm · 6 days | 39 tier F | — |
| 2 | Astana | City | -15°C | 15 mm · 5 days | 29 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