Traveling to Kazakhstan .. the best seasons and the most appropriate activities

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - Luckily for travelers to Kazakhstan , the weather is predictable, with cold in winter, hot in summer, and generally little rain, though there are regional differences from one region to another.

In the capital Astana, the city of Aktau and the steppes in the heart of Kazakhstan can find extreme temperatures, while the Altai region is characterized by more rain in the summer, and the south of Kazakhstan (the region between Almaty and Shymkent) the climate is less harsh than the rest of the country.

Spring and autumn last for about a month in April and October, which are the most beautiful periods to travel to the most wooded areas in Kazakhstan, most of which are located around Almaty, where the coniferous trees of the Altai region.

The maximum temperature is recorded in the city of Almaty, reaching more than 40 degrees Celsius at noon in July, while the lowest temperature is recorded in Astana during the month of January, when it reaches -30 degrees Celsius for a whole week.

When can you do the most common activities

If you are a fan of hiking, then the period from June to September will be good in the Tian Shan Mountains, while it is preferable to go during the months of July and August to the Altai region. If you want to hunt eagles, it is best to travel between November and February.

The best time to practice horseback riding is between April and October, and for cycling it is best to avoid hot summers and harsh winters, and the best seasons are in spring and autumn , from April to June, as well as September and October.

Skiers have many destinations in Kazakhstan, and the best time to travel is from December to March, while skiing is best from November to April.

Kayaking depends on the nature of the rivers, but generally the season from August to October is the best time, when the glaciers melt, and it remains easy to find kayaks throughout the spring, summer and autumn.