Burabay National Park
Burabay National Park is a protected area of republican significance in Kazakhstan. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit depends on the weather. Summer months like July are the warmest with daily highs of about 24 °C, though this is also the wettest month with about 69 mm of rain. For milder temperatures, May and September offer highs between 15 °C and 17 °C. Winter is cold, with January seeing highs of -11 °C and lows of -17 °C.
To reach the park, you can fly to Kokshetau International Airport, which is 54 km away. The park is also located 230 km from the capital, Astana.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is July, with about 69 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -11 | -10 | -3 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 7 | -4 | -9 |
| Average low, °C | -17 | -17 | -11 | -2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 0 | -10 | -15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 39 | 69 | 36 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 14 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
