Weather forecast for Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent from August 3rd to 5th
Unstable Weather Hits Kazakhstan: Thunderstorms, High Winds, and Varying Temperatures
Kazakhstan is currently experiencing unpredictable weather patterns, with thunderstorms, high winds, and varying temperatures affecting different regions.
August 3: Almaty Braces for Thunderstorms and High Winds
On August 3, Almaty is forecast to experience variable cloudiness, brief rain, thunderstorms, and wind speeds of 3-8 meters per second, occasionally reaching up to 18 meters per second. The night temperature is expected to be between +16° and +18°, while the day temperature will be between +28° and +30°.
August 3: Sunny Skies and High Winds in Shymkent
Meanwhile, Shymkent is expected to have variable cloudiness and no precipitation on August 3. Wind may reach 13 meters per second, and the night temperature is expected to be between +18° and +20°, while the day temperature will be between +33° and +35°.
August 4: Almaty and Shymkent Experience Different Weather Conditions
On August 4, Almaty is forecast to have night variable cloudiness, brief rain, thunderstorms, and day variable cloudiness, rain, occasionally heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and gusts. The northwestern wind will be between 3 and 8 meters per second, occasionally reaching up to 23 meters per second. The night temperature will be between +17° and +19°, and the day temperature will be between +26° and +28°. In contrast, Shymkent will have variable cloudiness and no precipitation, with wind reaching 13 meters per second. The night temperature will be between +19° and +21°, and the day temperature will be between +35° and +37°.
August 4: Astana to Witness High Winds and Cooler Temperatures
Astana is forecast to have thunderstorms accompanied by high winds up to 15-20 m/s on August 4. The temperature ranges from about +22 to +24°C during the day, with partly cloudy skies and fog expected at night and morning. Winds are from southwest to west at 7–12 m/s during the day and 1–6 m/s at night. The temperature forecast for the coming days shows highs around 79°F (about 26°C) with lows near 51–57°F (about 11–14°C).
August 5: Thunderstorms and High Winds Continue in Almaty and Astana
On August 5, Almaty is expected to experience thunderstorms today as well, with temperatures ranging from +16 to +30°C. Winds are northwest to northeast at 3–8 m/s with gusts reaching 18–23 m/s during the day. In Astana, the weather forecast shows variable cloudiness and no precipitation. The northeastern wind will be between 3 and 8 meters per second at night and between 9 and 14 meters per second during the day. The night temperature will be between +8° and +10°, and the day temperature will be between +20° and +22°.
August 5: Shymkent to Face High Winds and Fire Danger Alert
Shymkent will have high winds throughout the day (northeast winds at 8–13 m/s with gusts up to 20 m/s) and partly cloudy skies with no precipitation currently reported. Daytime temperatures are around +35 to +37°C with nighttime lows near +20 to +22°C. However, high winds are expected on August 6 as well, along with a fire danger alert in the region.
Looking Ahead
Overall for Kazakhstan in early August, unstable weather with rains, thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds is expected, especially in the northwest, north, east, central mountainous regions, and southern parts including Almaty and Shymkent. Temperatures range from mid-teens to mid-thirties Celsius depending on location and time of day.
As of August 6, 2025, meteorologists have not reported on the specific weather forecast for Shymkent beyond August 5. Residents in Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent should prepare for thunderstorms and strong winds today and variable weather for the next few days, with temperatures generally cooling slightly from the summer peak.
I, as a resident in Almaty, am preparing for thunderstorms and high winds on August 5, with temperatures predicted to range from +16 to +30°C.
Weather-forecasting reports indicate that Shymkent will also experience high winds on August 6, and a fire danger alert has been issued for the region.
