Aktau in January

5.1out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 3°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.

3°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
4Rainy days (14 mm)
9:06 hDaylight
09:12Sunrise · 18:17 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 3°C
  • Some rain: about 4 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -3°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

3° -3° J 4° -3° F 10° 2° M 17° 7° A 24° 14° M 30° 20° J 33° 22° J 32° 21° A 26° 15° S 18° 9° O 9° 2° N 4° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C-3°C14 mm 4– – 5.1
February 4°C-3°C10 mm 3– – 5.5
March 10°C2°C16 mm 3– – 6.6
April 17°C7°C19 mm 4– – 7.8
May 24°C14°C16 mm 4– – 8.6
June 30°C20°C12 mm 3– – 8.5
July 33°C22°C10 mm 2– – 7.7
August 32°C21°C8 mm 2– – 8.0
September 26°C15°C10 mm 3– – 8.7
October 18°C9°C13 mm 3– – 8.0
November 9°C2°C16 mm 4– – 6.5
December 4°C-2°C15 mm 4– – 5.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Aktau in January?

Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -3°C.

When is the best time to visit Aktau?

The best months are September, May, June.