Summer heat arrives in Astana and Almaty with highs up to +34°C
Tengrinews.kz – Mid-May is bringing true summer weather to Kazakhstan’s major cities. Forecasters predict warm, sunny days with no rain in sight for Astana and Almaty from May 13 to 15.
Astana forecast
May 13: Partly cloudy, dry. Winds at 3–8 m/s. +14…+16°C at night, +28…+30°C during the day.
May 14: Partly cloudy, no rain. Southeastern wind 3–8 m/s. +14…+16°C at night, +30…+32°C in the afternoon.
May 15: Dry and breezy with southeast winds at 5–10 m/s. +15…+17°C overnight, up to +33°C during the day.
Almaty forecast
May 13: Partly cloudy and dry. Southwest wind 3–8 m/s. +13…+15°C at night, +27…+29°C in the afternoon.
May 14: Still dry, with southeast wind 3–8 m/s. +16…+18°C at night, +30…+32°C during the day.
May 15: Clear skies continue with southwest wind 3–8 m/s. +18…+20°C at night, and a sweltering +32…+34°C by day.
Authorities are advising residents to stay hydrated and avoid direct sun during peak hours, especially on May 15 when the heat will reach its peak.
This localized warm spell is part of a broader nationwide heatwave, with temperatures in southern Kazakhstan forecast to reach up to +44°C, while central regions could see up to +38°C. Rain and thunderstorms, however, are expected to hit the western and northern parts of the country.