Tarbagatai National Park

National Park Mountain national park in Abai with steppe ecosystems

Protected area in Abai Region covering the Tarbagatai range; visitors come for alpine meadows, trekking routes, horseback riding and seasonal wildflower displays.

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Tarbagatai National Park
47.2830, 81.8330

How to Get to Tarbagatai National Park #

The park is accessed by regional roads from nearby towns in Abai Region; the nearest significant transport hubs require a drive and likely a local guide or arranged transport for final approaches.

Tips for Visiting Tarbagatai National Park #

  • Hire a local guide for multi-day treks-terrain is rugged and signage is limited.
  • Bring insect protection and sun shelter; elevations can yield strong UV and active biting insects in lowlands.
  • Check seasonal trail conditions-spring snowmelt can make some routes muddy and challenging.

Best Time to Visit Tarbagatai National Park #

Summer and early autumn are best for hiking and park access; spring can be wet and winter is reserved for experienced winter mountaineers.

Summer
June-August · 10-25°C
Warm days and accessible trails; ideal for hiking and alpine meadows.
Autumn
September-October · 0-15°C
Cooler weather and clear skies; mountain colors peak in September.
Spring
April-May · 0-18°C
Melting snow makes rivers higher; watch for boggy ground.

Weather & Climate near Tarbagatai National Park #

Climate

Tarbagatai National Park's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 21°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-20° -9°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-20° -8°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° -5°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
21°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.

70 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-13° -3°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -6°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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