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Kazakhstan

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Comfortable 61 / 100
34%
49%
13%
Ideal 3% Comfortable 34% Acceptable 49% Challenging 13%
Best spot: Almaty Region — 83
Typical conditions: 57
Cities: 36 Regions: 21 Updated: 28 Jul, 06:11 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 36 cities in Kazakhstan by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 21 regions of Kazakhstan by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Kazakhstan by VanSky Regions of Kazakhstan

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Ust-Kamenogorsk
East Kazakhstan Region
92
Sarqant
Zhetisu Region
92
Taldykorgan
Zhetisu Region
92
Oskemen
91
Semey
Abai Region
90
Ridder
East Kazakhstan Region
88
Karagandy
Karaganda Region
87
Temirtau
Karaganda Region
85
Shchuchinsk
Akmola Region
84
Pavlodar
Pavlodar Region
83
Saty
Pavlodar Region
83
Almaty
Almaty Qalasy
81
Astana
Astana Qalasy
80
Konayev
Almaty Region
80
Ekibastuz
Pavlodar Region
79

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Ridder 88
  2. 2 Oral 71
  3. 3 Karagandy 87
  4. 4 Oskemen 91
  5. 5 Temirtau 85

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Kyzylorda 45
  2. 2 Baikonur 27
  3. 3 Turkestan 58
  4. 4 Shymkent 45
  5. 5 Konayev 80

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Kazakhstan for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Kazakhstan?
Weather data for all cities in Kazakhstan is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — fuel prices

Updated: 25.07.2026

АИ-92

$0.51 /l

₸242.01 · €0.45/l

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cheaper than 88% of countries

АИ-95

$0.66 /l

₸312.58 · €0.58/l

11 of 140

cheaper than 93% of countries

АИ-98

$0.74 /l

₸352.19 · €0.65/l

5 of 94

cheaper than 96% of countries

ДТ

$0.71 /l

₸336.50 · €0.62/l

12 of 141

cheaper than 92% of countries

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$0.23 /l

₸106.93 · €0.20/l

2 of 55

cheaper than 98% of countries

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