Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda Church

Modern cathedral serving Catholic community in Karaganda

Karaganda's Roman Catholic cathedral serves the local Catholic community; visitors attend Mass, learn about the region's Catholic history and see the contemporary church interior.

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Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda at a Glance#

How to Get to Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda#

Karaganda is on Kazakhstan’s domestic air and rail network. The cathedral is in the city center; local taxis are the most practical way to reach it from the station or airport. City buses also serve central routes - check local schedules on arrival.

Tips for Visiting Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda#

  • Mass times can change for major feast days - confirm with the diocesan office if planning to attend services.
  • The diocese often provides community outreach programs with English-language materials for expatriates - inquire locally.
  • Combine a visit with Karaganda's Soviet-era mining museums to understand the region's history.

Best Time to Visit Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda#

Summer offers the easiest access; cathedral services run year-round.

Summer
June-August · 65-85°F (18-29°C)
Warm, dry weather on the Kazakh steppe; easier travel conditions.
Winter (for those accustomed to cold)
December-February · -10-14°F (-23 to -10°C)
Cold and snow reshape the city; church services in winter have a different, intimate feel.

Weather & Climate near Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda#

Climate

Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-45°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° -9°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.

47 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -9°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 37 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
16.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

80 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° -7°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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