Akmola Region Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Akmola Region Essentials

Akmola Region encompasses diverse landscapes and poignant historical sites in northern Kazakhstan. The ALZhIR Memorial Museum commemorates the women held in the Akmolinsk camp during the Soviet era. Natural highlights include the granite peaks and sapphire waters of Lake Burabay and the saline Lake Tengiz, a critical habitat for migratory birds within the UNESCO-protected Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve. The administrative center, Kokshetau, offers urban recreation at Lake Kopa and cultural performances at the Shakhmet Kusainov Kazakh Musical-Drama Theatre.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-13°–3° · varies by region
-12° at night
5–7 rainy days · varies by region
12 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

-10°–6° · varies by region
-11° at night
4–7 rainy days · varies by region
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

-2°–13° · varies by region
-5° at night
5–9 rainy days · varies by region
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

9°–20° · varies by region
3° at night
5–9 rainy days · varies by region
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

18°–26° · varies by region
9° at night
6–9 rainy days · varies by region
17 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

23°–31° · varies by region
15° at night
4–9 rainy days · varies by region
15 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
23°C · cool for a dip
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

25°–34° · varies by region
17° at night
3–11 rainy days · varies by region
16 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Great

23°–33° · varies by region
16° at night
2–8 rainy days · varies by region
19 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
24°C · warm for swimming
UV index 6 · high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great

16°–27° · varies by region
10° at night
2–6 rainy days · varies by region
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
18°C · cool for a dip
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair

7°–19° · varies by region
3° at night
5–8 rainy days · varies by region
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

-3°–10° · varies by region
-4° at night
6–9 rainy days · varies by region
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

-10°–4° · varies by region
-10° at night
6–8 rainy days · varies by region
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

This destination spans several climate zones, so these figures are a range across the region rather than exact values. Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5; NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5; NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5; NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025