Basaral

Island Settlement in Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan

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Basaral
Basaral region, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan
45.4671, 73.7338
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How to Get to Basaral #

Access from Taraz (regional center) by road; rural highways and dirt tracks connect small settlements. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended for off-pavement access.

Tips for Visiting Basaral #

  • Carry a GPS and maps-this is remote, and signage is minimal.
  • Acclimatize before exploring higher elevations; the region is steppe transitioning to mountains.
  • Respect local Kazakh grazing areas-ask permission before crossing fences or private pastures.

Best Time to Visit Basaral #

Best in summer for road access and milder weather; shoulder seasons are cooler and less dusty.

Summer
June-August · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Warm days on the steppe; best for travel and pastureland access.
Spring/Autumn
May & September-October · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Cooler and windier, with dramatic lighting across the plains.

Weather & Climate near Basaral #

Climate

Basaral's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 32°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° – -7°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-16° – -6°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9° – 1°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
3° – 15°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° – 23°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° – 29°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° – 32°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 29°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
9° – 23°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

71 Very Good

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
2° – 14°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 4°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° – -3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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