Weather in Shymkent — today
Now in Shymkent
☀️
+26°
Clear
Feels like +24° · humidity 28%
Today 12.9: +28° / +20°
🕐 10:25
Wind
8 km/h
UV index
5
Air (AQI)
33 · Good
Precipitation
0%
Humidity
28%
Pressure
1020 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
05:58 / 18:37
👕 What to wear today
Warm — a T-shirt and light trousers or shorts.
Feels colder by 2°
Weather for an activity:
Detailed weather information for Shymkent
Today, 12 September, Saturday, in Shymkent (Kazakhstan): clear and sunny, warm. During the day the air will warm up to +28°, at night around +20°. Due to the wind it feels like +24°. Wind up to 12 km/h. No precipitation expected, you won't need an umbrella. Light summer clothing will do — a T-shirt and shorts or light trousers. The sun will rise at 05:58 and set at 18:37 — daylight lasts 13 hours.Hourly weather in Shymkent
💧 No precipitation expected on this day. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in Shymkent for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Today 12.9
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+20° +28°
Morning
☀️
+23°
Day
☀️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+20°
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Tomorrow 13.9
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+14° +31°
Morning
☀️
+19°
Day
☀️
+31°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+14°
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Mon 14.9
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+16° +32°
Morning
☀️
+22°
Day
☀️
+32°
Evening
🌇
+28°
Night
🌙
+16°
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Tue 15.9
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+18° +34°
Morning
☀️
+24°
Day
☀️
+34°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Wed 16.9
☁️
+21° +33°
Morning
☁️
+25°
Day
☁️
+33°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+21°
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Thu 17.9
⛅
+18° +32°
Morning
⛅
+23°
Day
⛅
+32°
Evening
🌇
+29°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Fri 18.9
☀️
+19° +33°
Morning
☀️
+24°
Day
☀️
+33°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+19°
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Sat 19.9
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+20° +34°
Morning
☀️
+25°
Day
☀️
+34°
Evening
🌇
+31°
Night
🌙
+20°
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Sun 20.9
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💧 4%
+21° +29°
Morning
☁️
+24°
Day
☁️
+29°
Evening
🌇
+27°
Night
🌙
+21°
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Mon 21.9
🌤️
💧 4%
+18° +27°
Morning
🌤️
+21°
Day
🌤️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Tue 22.9
☀️
💧 2%
+17° +28°
Morning
☀️
+21°
Day
☀️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+17°
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Wed 23.9
🌤️
💧 2%
+16° +26°
Morning
🌤️
+20°
Day
🌤️
+26°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+16°
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Thu 24.9
🌤️
💧 2%
+15° +27°
Morning
🌤️
+19°
Day
🌤️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+15°
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Fri 25.9
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💧 6%
+14° +25°
Morning
☀️
+18°
Day
☀️
+25°
Evening
🌇
+22°
Night
🌙
+14°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏃 Running
64 / 100
comfort for running · Average
🧴 UV
45%
moderate · moderate
☂️ Rain
0%
unlikely · low
✨ Stars
88 / 100
evening visibility · Excellent
🧺 Laundry drying
93 / 100
will dry outside · Excellent
🚗 Car wash
95 / 100
no rain expected · Excellent
🌫️ Air quality
33
Good air
European AQI
PM2.5: 12PM10: 23O₃: 81NO₂: 5
The air is clean — you can walk and exercise outside.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
18:37
Golden hour
18:00
Daylight
13 h (-3 min vs yesterday)
Shymkent climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
+4°
-6°
Jan
+6°
-4°
Feb
+13°
+2°
Mar
+19°
+8°
Apr
+25°
+13°
May
+30°
+17°
Jun
+33°
+19°
Jul
+32°
+18°
Aug
+27°
+13°
Sep
+19°
+7°
Oct
+12°
+1°
Nov
+6°
-4°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +4° | -6° | 68 mm | Cold: +4° by day, down to -6° at night — dress warmly. It's a rainy month (68 mm) — an umbrella is a must. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. This is the coldest month of the year. |
| February | +6° | -4° | 79 mm | Winter weather: about +6° daytime, you need a warm coat and hat. Frequent rain (79 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 🧣 a warmer jacket. |
| March | +13° | +2° | 85 mm | Cool weather: +13° by day, noticeably colder in the evening. One of the wettest months (85 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| April | +19° | +8° | 92 mm | One of the best times to visit: +19° by day, fresh nights. It's a rainy month (92 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Statistically the wettest month of the year. |
| May | +25° | +13° | 64 mm | Ideal weather: +25° daytime — neither hot nor cold. Frequent rain (64 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 😊 light summer clothing. |
| June | +30° | +17° | 27 mm | A comfortable month: +30° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. |
| July | +33° | +19° | 12 mm | Hot (+33° by day) but dry — manageable with a sensible schedule. ☀️ water and sunscreen. This is the hottest month of the year in Shymkent. |
| August | +32° | +18° | 8 mm | Up to +32° by day — hot, yet not muggy; mornings and evenings are pleasant. ☀️ water and sunscreen. One of the driest months — rain is very unlikely. |
| September | +27° | +13° | 10 mm | A comfortable month: +27° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| October | +19° | +7° | 35 mm | One of the best times to visit: +19° by day, fresh nights. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. |
| November | +12° | +1° | 64 mm | A fresh month — +12° daytime, take a jacket for walks. Frequent rain (64 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| December | +6° | -4° | 68 mm | A cold month: +6° by day, long walks get uncomfortable. One of the wettest months (68 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🧣 a warmer jacket. The shortest daylight of the year — it gets dark early. |
When to visit Shymkent
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Best time: June, August, September
Daytime air+27…+32°
Precipitationrare
Why: comfortable +27…+32° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: January, February, April, May, July, October
Daytime air+4…+33°
Precipitationoften
Why: cool (+4…+33°) — not beach season, but great for city sights and museums.
🔴 Not the best time
❄️ Cold season: March, November, December
Daytime air+6…+13°
Precipitationoften
Why: cold and dark (+6…+13° by day, 9 h of daylight) — only if frost and short days don’t put you off.
Bottom line: the best time to visit Shymkent is June, August, September, and the most comfortable months are June, August, September. The toughest months to visit are March, November, December: frequent rain.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+28°
Normal for September
+27°
Deviation
1° warmer than normal
A year ago on this day
+33°
Record for this date
+35° (1944)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
Weather archive for Shymkent
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shymkent
What is the weather in Shymkent right now?＋
Clear, +26°, feels like +24°.
Will it rain in Shymkent today?＋
No: 0% chance, 0 mm.
When is the best time to visit Shymkent?＋
Best time to visit — June, August, September.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Shymkent?＋
Sunrise 05:58, sunset 18:37.
Does it snow in Shymkent in winter?＋
Yes, snow is possible in January, February, December.
What is the climate in Shymkent by month?＋
Summers up to +33° in July, winters around -6° in January; the wettest month is April.
How hot is it in Shymkent in summer?＋
☀️ Very hot. Drink more water, avoid the midday sun, sunscreen is needed.