Climate & Weather Guide in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has an intensely continental climate with large seasonal contrasts, dry air, and wide regional differences from the cold north and northeast to the warmer south and southwest. The country is vast and mostly steppe, so residents should expect hot summers, very cold winters, and relatively low precipitation in many areas. Northern and central parts are more subarctic to cold-steppe, while southern lowlands and deserts are warmer and drier. For expats, the main practical factors are heating needs, winter preparedness, summer dryness, and regional wind exposure.