Charyn Canyon Шарын шатқалы
Charyn Canyon is a canyon located in the Almaty Region of Kazakhstan. It is part of the Charyn National Park and stretches 85 kilometers in length. The site ranks as the 5th most looked-up sight in Kazakhstan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are June, July, and August, with daily highs between 25 °C and 28 °C. Temperatures drop significantly in the winter months, with January highs reaching -3 °C and lows of -14 °C. Rainfall is relatively low throughout the year, with the wettest months being April, May, and June, averaging about 8 to 9 days of rain each.
The nearest airport is Karakol International Airport in Kyrgyzstan, located 110 kilometers away. Almaty International Airport in Kazakhstan is 166 kilometers from the canyon. The site is 1,038 kilometers from the capital, Astana.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is May, with about 53 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 5 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -14 | -11 | -5 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 2 | -6 | -12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 14 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 53 | 46 | 44 | 27 | 25 | 36 | 24 | 17 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
