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Kazakhstan

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Comfortable 72 / 100
23%
28%
44%
Ideal 23% Comfortable 28% Acceptable 44% Challenging 5%
Best spot: Akmola Region — 90
Typical conditions: 58
Cities: 36 Regions: 21 Updated: 19 Jul, 09:14 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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Rudnyy
Kostanay Region
98
Kostanay
Kostanay Region
95
Qulsary
Atyrau Region
93
Aktobe
Aktobe Region
92
Atyrau
Atyrau Region
92
Shchuchinsk
Akmola Region
91
Oral
West Kazakhstan Region
90
Ridder
East Kazakhstan Region
88
Kokshetau
Akmola Region
87
Petropavl
North Kazakhstan Region
87
Aktau
Mangystau Region
86
Būrabay
Akmola Region
82
Astana
Astana Qalasy
71
Temirtau
Karaganda Region
69
Pavlodar
Pavlodar Region
68

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 Shchuchinsk 91
  2. 2 Kokshetau 87
  3. 3 Būrabay 82
  4. 4 Rudnyy 98
  5. 5 Temirtau 69

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Turkestan 25
  2. 2 Zharkent 20
  3. 3 Konayev 25
  4. 4 Kentau 25
  5. 5 Taraz 25

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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Updated: 18.07.2026

АИ-92

$0.51 /l

₸241.68 · €0.45/l

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cheaper than 88% of countries

АИ-95

$0.66 /l

₸312.39 · €0.58/l

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cheaper than 93% of countries

АИ-98

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₸351.93 · €0.65/l

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cheaper than 96% of countries

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$0.71 /l

₸335.58 · €0.62/l

12 of 142

cheaper than 92% of countries

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$0.23 /l

₸106.90 · €0.20/l

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cheaper than 98% of countries

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