Scorching temperatures of 40 degrees to resurface in Kazakhstan
August 2025 Brings Diverse Weather Patterns to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is set to experience a variety of weather conditions in August 2025, with temperatures and precipitation patterns varying across different regions.
Temperature Patterns
The southern and southwestern regions of Kazakhstan will see above-normal, hot temperatures, with daytime highs reaching up to 43°C and nighttime temperatures rising to 18–25°C. For instance, Turkistan and Shymkent regions will experience daytime highs close to 40–42°C. The north, central, and eastern regions will gradually warm up, with daytime highs rising from about 14–21°C to 25–33°C and nighttime temperatures from 6–11°C to 15–20°C. The west and southwest will start with slightly decreasing temperatures in the beginning of August, dropping at night from 23–28°C to 15–20°C and daytime temperatures from 35–42°C to 27–33°C.
Precipitation and Weather Phenomena
Overall, precipitation is expected to be within normal ranges, with the north and east receiving higher than average rainfall, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and squalls in mountainous regions, and less rainfall in parts of the west. Many areas will face thunderstorms, dust storms, and strong winds throughout the month. Heavy rain and high winds are forecast in the northwest, north, east, and mountainous southeast areas. Dust storms are particularly expected in southern regions. Fog will likely affect the northern, eastern, and central regions during the nights and mornings. High to extreme fire hazard warnings are active particularly in southern and western regions such as Turkistan, Mangystau, Almaty, and others.
Regional Summary
| Region | Temperature Highlights (°C) | Precipitation | Weather Hazards | |--------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------| | South/Southwest | Day: 35–43+, Night: 18–25 | Near normal, some dry areas| Dust storms, extreme heat, fire hazard | | North/East/Central | Day: 25–33, Night: 15–20 | Above normal rainfall, thunderstorms, hail | Thunderstorms, fog, squalls, fire hazard | | West | Day: 27–33, Night: 15–20 | Below normal rainfall in some areas | Decreasing temp early August, storms, high winds |
Upcoming Weather in Northern Kazakhstan
In the northern regions of Kazakhstan, temperatures will warm up from August 2025, followed by a slight cooling. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in these regions.
In summary, August 2025 in Kazakhstan will be marked by a mixture of scorching heat, especially in southern parts, and increased rainfall with thunderstorms and strong winds in northern and eastern zones, creating diverse weather conditions across the country with elevated risks of fires in dry, hot areas and storms elsewhere.
Environmental science experts predict a surge in thunderstorm activity across northern and eastern Kazakhstan in August 2025, as part of the region's increased precipitation. Furthermore, the science community expects these storms to bring hail, heavy rain, and squalls, especially in the mountainous regions.
