Warm days are over: temperatures to drop sharply in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz - Forecasters from Kazhydromet have presented the weather forecast for October 3, 4 and 5.

According to the forecast, Kazakhstan’s warm autumn weather will give way to cold and unsettled conditions. From October 3 to 5, a powerful northern cyclone will move across the country, bringing rain, snow, icy conditions and stronger winds.

Autumn weather to change sharply

According to forecasters, after the warm days at the end of September, the weather in Kazakhstan will change sharply. Precipitation is expected across almost the entire country, ranging from rain to snow.

In the north, snow, icy conditions and drifting snow may occur at night toward the end of the period. Fog is also forecast in western and northern Kazakhstan during the night and morning hours.

Nighttime temperatures down to -6°C

Temperatures will fall most noticeably in the northern half of the country. Nighttime temperatures there are expected to range from -1°C to -6°C.

During the day, temperatures in the northwest, north and center will rise only to 0°C…+5°C. In the east, temperatures of +7°C…+12°C are expected, while the south and southeast will see +10°C…+15°C.

In mountainous areas, temperatures will range from 0°C to +5°C.

Western Kazakhstan will remain warmer, with daytime temperatures reaching +10°C…+18°C.

Rain to turn into snow

Rain is mainly expected in the south and east of the country. In northern regions, precipitation may turn to snow toward the end of the period.

Stronger winds are also forecast across the country.

What October will be like in Kazakhstan

Earlier, forecasters updated their weather outlook for October 2026 in Kazakhstan. The second month of autumn will begin with a sharp cold snap, rain and snow, but warmer weather is expected to return later. In the south, temperatures may rise to +30°C during some periods. Read more here.