Zhanbay Island

Island

A small Caspian island off Kazakhstan's Atyrau coast; Zhanbay draws local fishers and boaters and is reached by short coastal trips.

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Zhanbay Island essentials

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

Zhanbay Island at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Zhanbay Island

Spring and autumn are best for wildlife and pleasant coastal conditions.

Spring/Autumn
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct · 10-25°C
Comfortable coastal temperatures and migration activity.
Summer
Jul-Aug · 25-35°C
Hot conditions; coastal breezes can moderate but plan for heat.

Weather & Climate near Zhanbay Island

Climate

Zhanbay Island's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 29°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -9° - -2° -12° 11 mm overcast 90% 4.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
February Poor -10° - -3° -13° 10 mm partly cloudy 88% 5.0 m/s 0.2 low 10.2h
March Acceptable -3° - 3° -5° 15 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.9 m/s 0.5 moderate 11.8h
April Good 6° - 14° 10° 17 mm partly cloudy 69% 4.9 m/s 1.0 moderate 13.4h
May Excellent 14° - 22° 18° 16 mm partly cloudy 63% 4.5 m/s 1.4 high 14.8h
June Ideal 18° - 26° 22° 14 mm some cloud 54% 4.0 m/s 1.8 very high 15.6h
July Ideal 20° - 29° 24° 14 mm some cloud 52% 3.7 m/s 1.8 very high 15.2h
August Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 13 mm some cloud 54% 3.7 m/s 1.5 high 14.0h
September Excellent 12° - 22° 17° 12 mm some cloud 62% 4.1 m/s 1.0 moderate 12.4h
October Very Good 6° - 14° 10° 12 mm partly cloudy 73% 4.4 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Acceptable 0° - 6° -1° 15 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
December Poor -6° - -1° -9° 13 mm overcast 87% 4.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Zhanbay Island

Access generally from the Atyrau region’s coast by boat; local mariners and fisheries know the safest approaches. Road access may be limited depending on exact location.

Tips for Visiting Zhanbay Island

  • Bring binoculars in the spring for migratory birdwatching along the Caspian coastline.
  • Local road conditions can be rough-use a 4x4 if venturing off main routes.
  • Coordinate with local authorities or fisheries for safe landing and travel advice if approaching from the water.