Jambyl Region

Region · 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Population 1,071,645

Area 143,950 km²

Time zone Asia/Almaty

Official website www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl

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Jambyl Region: Essential Historical and Natural Wonders

Jambyl Region serves as a gateway to Kazakhstan’s ancient past, anchored by the 8th-century Akyrtas archaeological complex and its massive red sandstone ruins. This collection highlights the region's Silk Road heritage through sites like Balasagun and the Saka-inspired fortress Sak kamaly. Beyond history, the selection includes central urban squares and cultural houses like Ulbike, which showcase the local architectural traditions and community life in towns like Shu and Taraz.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -17°–10°
-7° at night
7 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -15°–15°
-5° at night
7 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

13° (feels like 8°) · extremes -7°–23°
0° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

20° (feels like 16°) · extremes -2°–29°
7° at night
9 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

26° (feels like 23°) · extremes 5°–34°
12° at night
8 rainy days
18 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

32° (feels like 29°) · extremes 12°–39°
18° at night
5 rainy days
19 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

35° (feels like 32°) · extremes 15°–41°
20° at night
4 rainy days
21 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 15 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair

33° (feels like 30°) · extremes 13°–39°
19° at night
2 rainy days
24 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great

27° (feels like 23°) · extremes 6°–35°
13° at night
2 rainy days
22 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Good

19° (feels like 14°) · extremes -2°–28°
6° at night
6 rainy days
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -10°–20°
0° at night
7 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -15°–11°
-5° at night
7 rainy days
9 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge KZT · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Kazakh, Russian
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +7

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Featured Lists

Jambyl Region: Essential Historical and Natural Wonders

Jambyl Region — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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