Kazakhstan Weather in February

Season: Winter 
In short: Bitterly cold, dry   
 

Snowy Forests in February

The overall weather of Kazakhstan in February is severe cold. In Astana in the north, the average temperature is around -20 - -10℃ (3 - 10℉), which is very cold and not suitable for staying outdoor for a long time. Even in the southern region, like Almaty, the temperature is below 0℃ (32℉), at about -7 - 2℃ (19 - 36℉) on average. And in the east mountainous region, like Tien-Shan Mountain, the temperature is even lower than -30℃ (-22℉) at night. The precipitation in February is also low: in Astana, the monthly average rainfall is only 21mm; in Almaty, the precipitation is about 37mm averagely; the even lower precipitation is in the coastal region, only about 12mm on average. But the precipitation here in February is snow and because of the low temperature, it does not melt at all, so there is a high chance to see snow scenery if you travel to Kazakhstan in February, 2026.  


The Warmest Cities in Kazakhstan in February: 
Shymkent: -5 - 5℃ (23 - 41℉); Almaty: -7 - 2℃ (19 - 36℉); Aktau: -4 - 4℃ (25 - 40℉) 

The Coldest Cities in Kazakhstan in February: 

Astana: -20 - -10℃ (3 - 10℉); Karaganda: -20 - -8℃ (-8 - 14℉); Balkhash: -14 - -5℃ -8 - 14℉) 

Dressing-guide for Kazakhstan Trip in February

Considering the awful low temperature, you’d better pack enough warm winter clothes, and protect yourself from catching a cold. Down coat, wool sweater, winter down pants and winter boots are the good choices to keep warm. And you can wear warm and soft socks to make sure you are not harmed by the coldness and can walk comfortably. 

For ladies and girls, if you want to take beautiful photos, you can wear a woolen overcoat outside, but it is best to wear thermal underwear and thickened sweater inside. And then, you can wear thickened leggings and long shoots to match the top. In addition, please take a woolen hat, scarf and gloves to keep warm.

For gentlemen and boys, you can also prepare a 3 in 1 jacket. It looks good to take photos while keeping warm. Besides, woolen hats, scarves and gloves are also essential.
 
In addition, if you plan to ski or skate, remember to prepare a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes.

Kazakhstan February Travel Advice

1. February is not a good time to travel to Kazakhstan, because it is too cold. And nor are there any special festival or folk activities for tourists to dive into the local culture. So it’s more recommended to visit at a warmer time.
2. But you can enjoy some special recreations in February. If you like skiing or skating, February is a good time to ski at Shymbulak Ski Resort in Almaty. Additionally, skate at Medeu Ice Rink in the Tien-shan Valley to the south of Almaty is also a great choice.
3. If you decide to go, putting more indoor attractions into your itinerary is also advisible. In Almaty, you can enjoy Ballet performances at Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. Or you can experience the local religious culture and appreciate the unique architecture in Ascension Cathedral. In Astana, National Museum is a nice place to visit, where you can learn more culture about Kazakhstan. And on the observation tower of Bayterek, which means the tree of life and a landmark of Astana built to commemorate the relocation of Kazakhstan’s capital to Astana, you can have a panoramic view of the entire city of Astana.

February Weather of Major Kazakhstan Travel Destinations

City	Temp.	Rainfall (mm)	Humidity (%)	Sunrise / Sunset
Almaty	-7 - 2℃ (19 - 36℉)	37 / 4	81	7:25 - 8:05 / 17:54 - 18:32
Astana	-20 - -10℃ (3 - 10℉)	22 / 3	80	7:59 - 8:50 / 18:04 - 18:53
Shymkent	5 - 5℃ (23 - 41℉)	73 / 9	75	7:59 - 8:50 / 18:04 - 18:53
Aktobe	-16 - -7℃ (3.2 - 19.4℉)	23 / 2	79	07:57 - 08:34 / 18:35 - 19:10
Charyn Canyon	-7 - 4℃ (19 - 39 ℉)	38 / 7	81	7:39 - 8:17 / 18:24 - 18:41
Aktau	-15 - -5℃ (5 - 23℉)	23 / 5	84	8:38 - 8:51 / 18:09 - 18:46