Sighnaq

Archaeological Site Ruined medieval Silk Road city in central Kazakhstan

Once a medieval Silk Road city on Central Asia’s plains, Sighnaq yields ruins and tells of shifting steppe empires; historians visit the site for material culture from regional trade routes.

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Sighnaq
Ruins of Sighnaq (historical site), Kyzylorda / Syr Darya region, Kazakhstan
44.1567, 66.9639
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Best Time to Visit Sighnaq #

Visit in spring or autumn (April-June or September-October) to avoid the region's severe summer heat and the coldest winter conditions.

Spring and autumn (best)
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct · ~15-25°C
Milder temperatures that make visiting ruins and open-air sites more comfortable than in peak summer or deep winter.
Summer (hot)
Jul-Aug · ~30-40°C
Very hot and dry conditions typical of the region-daytime exploration can be strenuous and should be done early or late in the day.
Winter (cold)
Dec-Feb · ~-10-5°C
Cold conditions with the potential for freezing nights; travel and access can be more difficult.

Weather & Climate near Sighnaq #

Climate

Sighnaq'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 -10°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 69 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° – 0°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8° – 3°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
-1° – 11°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

80 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
7° – 21°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° – 27°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.6h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° – 32°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
15.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° – 34°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
16° – 33°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
10° – 27°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
2° – 18°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

69 Good

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-3° – 9°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7° – 2°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

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