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Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda

Church

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 essentials

Country: Kazakhstan
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Tenge (Т)
Language: Kazakh
Emergency: 102

Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Karaganda at a Glance

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When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -18° - -9° -21° 21 mm partly cloudy 96% 3.9 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h
February Poor -19° - -9° -21° 18 mm some cloud 96% 4.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.9h
March Poor -12° - -3° -13° 16 mm partly cloudy 88% 3.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.7h
April Good 0° - 12° 3° 22 mm partly cloudy 64% 3.8 m/s 1.0 moderate 13.6h
May Very Good 6° - 20° 13° 37 mm partly cloudy 53% 3.7 m/s 1.5 very high 15.2h
June Excellent 12° - 26° 19° 31 mm partly cloudy 53% 3.4 m/s 1.7 very high 16.0h
July Excellent 14° - 27° 21° 36 mm partly cloudy 56% 3.1 m/s 1.6 very high 15.6h
August Ideal 12° - 25° 18° 27 mm some cloud 51% 3.0 m/s 1.4 high 14.2h
September Excellent 6° - 19° 13° 21 mm some cloud 55% 3.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Good -2° - 9° 1° 27 mm partly cloudy 67% 3.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.6h
November Poor -10° - -1° -11° 25 mm partly cloudy 85% 3.8 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
December Poor -15° - -7° -18° 24 mm partly cloudy 94% 3.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.0h
Getting There & Around

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.