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 at a Glance#

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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