Khrebet Sarydzhaz

Mountains Mountain ridge in West Kazakhstan Region

A ridge in Kazakhstan’s West Kazakhstan Region; Khrebet Sarydzhaz is accessed by local outdoors users for walking and landscape observation across steppe and river valleys.

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Khrebet Sarydzhaz
42.2533, 79.8631
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Tips for Visiting Khrebet Sarydzhaz #

Best Time to Visit Khrebet Sarydzhaz #

Plan visits to Khrebet Sarydzhaz during the local summer months (June-September) when ridges are most accessible and snow is minimal.

Summer (best time)
June-September · 5-20°C
Warmer, snow‑free conditions suitable for hiking and access to ridgelines; lower risk of snow blocking routes.
Shoulder seasons
April-May, October · 0-10°C
Cool to chilly conditions with increasing risk of late/early snow at higher elevations; access can be variable.
Winter
November-March · below 0°C (often well below freezing)
Cold, snowy conditions make access difficult and mountaineering or travel requires winter equipment and experience.

Weather & Climate near Khrebet Sarydzhaz #

Climate

Khrebet Sarydzhaz's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -30°C to 7°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -30°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-30° – -16°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -29°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-29° – -13°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-24° – -9°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° – -4°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° – 0°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7° – 4°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
15.1h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-5° – 7°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-6° – 7°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-10° – 3°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-16° – -3°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-24° – -9°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -28°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-28° – -13°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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