North experiences 5 degrees lower temperatures, while South experiences 40 degrees higher temperatures.
In August 2025, Kazakhstan is set to experience a diverse range of weather conditions, with significant regional differences. Most of the country will see moderately warm weather, with daytime temperatures generally ranging from +15 to +20°C in the north, east, and central regions, accompanied by cooler nights between +5 and +13°C. However, the western and southern regions will experience much hotter conditions, with daytime highs reaching +30 to +41°C and even up to +40°C in southern parts [1][2][3].
A significant weather shift is expected early in August, influenced by a northern anticyclone and a cyclone. This will bring rain, thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds to the north, east, central, and southeastern mountainous areas, while the western part of Kazakhstan remains dry and hot. Dust storms are likely in the southwest and southern regions, and fog is expected in northern and eastern areas during nights and early mornings [1][2][3].
Specific extreme weather events include thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rainfall mainly in northern, eastern, central, and southeastern mountainous areas. Dust storms are likely in the southwest and southern parts, and strong winds countrywide, sometimes causing squalls, are anticipated. Fog at night and early morning in north and east regions is also expected [2][3].
High fire danger and extremely high fire threat are forecast across multiple regions, including Pavlodar, West Kazakhstan, Mangistau, Atyrau, Turkistan, Almaty, and others [2][3]. In the capital, Astana (Nur-Sultan), on August 4, 2025, partly cloudy weather with no precipitation is forecast, temperatures between +9 and +20°C, and northeast winds up to 14 m/s. Unfavorable meteorological conditions due to temperature inversion might cause pollution concentration during the night [4].
Overall, August 2025 in Kazakhstan will present a mix of moderately hot to sweltering temperatures depending on the region, thunder and hail in many parts, dust storms in the south and southwest, fog in the north and east, and elevated fire risks widely [1][2][3][4][5].
Weather-forecasting models predict that thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rainfall will occur mainly in the northern, eastern, central, and southeastern mountainous areas of Kazakhstan, while dust storms are likely in the southwest and southern regions. Additionally, fog is expected to form in northern and eastern areas during nights and early mornings.
